New minimum energy standard established

Lawmakers adopted a new minimum energy standard for the state April 8.

LB329, introduced by Omaha Sen. Tanya Cook, adopts the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) as the Nebraska Energy Code. The bill also updates language regarding existing structures and historic buildings to conform to the 2009 code and provides for IECC training for builders and inspectors.

The bill passed 44-0.