Future updates of the residential and commercial energy codes are also planned

The Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE) was awarded a $7,677,878 Formula Grant by the U.S. Department of Energy under the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Information Dissemination, Outreach, Training and Technical Analysis/Assistance program (CFDA 81.117). The grant will fund ODOE's efforts to update and implement the state's residential and commercial energy codes, with the goal of meeting or exceeding the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) standards. ODOE also plans to develop a pilot program for state buildings using the 2021 IECC Zero Energy Code appendices, which will provide outreach, analysis, and a framework to facilitate the statewide adoption process. Additionally, the grant will support ODOE's work to promote energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainable infrastructure across Oregon through various initiatives, including workforce training, energy audits, and building retrofits.

In summer 2025, BCD anticipates beginning the adoption of the 2026 orsc, which is aiming to meet or exceed the 2024 iecc. In spring 2026, BCD anticipates beginning to adopt the 2027 oeesc, with plans to utilize ashrae 90.1-2025 provisions as its basis. Further, BCD plans to adopt zero energy codes for both residential and commercial buildings. The ZEC resi - 2021 iecc - appendix RC is expected to be adopted during the 2029 orsc code adoption cycle. The ZEC comm - 2021 iecc - appendix CC is slated for adoption during the 2030 oeesc code adoption cycle. In 2025, odoe also plans to develop a "pilot program" for state buildings using the ZEC comm - 2021 iecc - appendix CC that will provide outreach, analysis, and a framework to facilitate the statewide adoption process