The State of Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry received a $9,065,117 Formula Grant from the U.S. Department of Energy's Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Information Dissemination, Outreach, Training and Technical Analysis/Assistance program (CFDA 81.117) on January 1, 2025. The grant aims to improve energy efficiency in new residential and commercial construction as well as major renovations through the adoption of the latest building energy codes and zero energy codes. The project will also increase code compliance rates by developing new software tools, improving workforce training, and facilitating enforcement. Additionally, the grant will provide capacity building and staffing support at the state level to ensure ongoing building energy code updates. Key objectives include educating jurisdictions, stakeholders, and diverse communities on the benefits of updated building energy codes and improving the resilience of buildings through enhanced construction, high-performance equipment, and workforce development.
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