Opportunity
Federal Register #EERE-2026-BT-BC-0034
DOE Request for Information on Methodology for Assessing Affordability and Cost-Effectiveness of Building Energy Codes
Buyer
Department of Energy (DOE)
Posted
May 04, 2026
Respond By
August 03, 2026
Identifier
EERE-2026-BT-BC-0034
NAICS
541690
The Department of Energy is seeking stakeholder input on its methodology for evaluating the affordability and cost-effectiveness of building energy codes for residential and commercial construction. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) - Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation - Building Technologies Office - Request Details: - Solicitation of public feedback on DOE's technical analysis for building energy codes - Focus on industry standards: International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) and ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1 - No products or services are being procured; this is a request for information (RFI) - Key Topics for Input: - Methods for quantifying consumer cost increases and savings - Life-cycle cost analysis and scalar ratio methods - Data sources, regional differences, prototype building models, affordability metrics - Suggestions for improving transparency, reducing regulatory burden, and enhancing housing affordability - Unique Requirements: - Input on evaluation periods, cost drivers, and regulatory challenges - Emphasis on consumer impacts and broader policy issues - Place of Performance and Delivery: - U.S. Department of Energy, Building Technologies Office, 1000 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20585-0121
Description
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is seeking input on its methodology for assessing consumer impacts associated with residential and commercial building energy codes. The goal is to ensure transparency in building energy code evaluations and to improve affordability in housing and new construction. DOE conducts technical analysis to quantify consumer cost increases and related savings due to building energy codes. Feedback is requested on analysis methodology, data sources, assumptions, and ways to reduce construction costs and regulatory burden to enhance housing affordability and consumer choice.