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Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance repealing and replacing Article 12 (Energy Code) of City Code Chapter 25-12 (Technical Codes) to adopt the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code and local amendments, including provisions allowing for readiness for electric vehicles, electric appliances, and energy storage systems; and creating offenses. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
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Lead Department
Development Services Department.
Fiscal Note
This item has no fiscal impact.
Prior Council Action:
June 3, 2021 - Council approved Ordinance No. 20210603-055 adopting the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code and local amendments on Council Member Pool's motion, Council Member Tovo's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Kelly was absent.
February 27, 2025 - Council set the public hearing for March 27 on Council Member Velasquez's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Fuentes' second on an 11-0 vote.
March 27, 2025 - Council conducted a public hearing but took no action.
For More Information:
Todd Wilcox, Building Official, Todd.Wilcox@austintexas.gov
, (512) 974-1681; Heidi Kasper, Director, Austin Energy Green Building, Heidi.Kasper@austinenergy.com , (512) 482-5407.
Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action:
September 9, 2024 - Electric Utility Commission approved a recommendation to adopt the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code and local amendments and create offenses on Commissioner Reed's motion, Vice Chair White's second on a 7-0 vote with Commissioners Akande, Chapman, and Kirksey absent and one vacancy.
September 17, 2024 - Resource Management Commission approved a recommendation to adopt the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code and local amendments and create offenses on Commissioner Silverstein's motion, Vice Chair Robbins' second on an 8-0 vote, with Commissioners Gary and Sasaridis absent, and one vacancy.
September 25,...
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