Garfield Clean Energy column: Today’s building codes are an investment in tomorrow

Garfield Clean Energy column: Today’s building codes are an investment in tomorrow

A change is in progress statewide that will lower operating costs and save energy for new buildings in our area. Building codes generally set a minimum standard of safety and durability in new construction. Along with building codes, there are also minimum standards for the energy efficiency of buildings. Energy codes have been around since 1975 and were developed in response to rising energy costs. They are a tool to manage the ongoing expense …