Section 50131 of the inflation reduction act (IRA) of 2022, assistance for latest and zero building energy code adoption

The Department of Energy (DOE) awarded a $9,631,117.54 Formula Grant under the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Information Dissemination, Outreach, Training and Technical Analysis/Assistance program (CFDA 81.117) to the Department of Administration Services Bureau of Enterprise Systems & Technology (BEST), a division of the Connecticut state government. The grant supports BEST's efforts to assist state, territorial, and local governments in adopting and implementing the latest and zero building energy codes, in alignment with Section 50131 of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. Key activities to be funded include providing technical assistance for updating building energy standards, developing workforce training programs, and implementing code compliance mechanisms. The grant has a performance period from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2027.

Section 50131 of the IRA provides funding for certain activities in support of specified building energy codes (i.e., qualifying building energy codes). In alignment with section 50131, this FOA seeks to support the adoption and implementation of eligible codes by states, territories, and units of local government that have the authority to adopt building codes.