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Set a public hearing to 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. (Suggested date: March 27, 2025, at 301 W. 2nd St., Austin, Texas). Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
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Development Services (DSD).
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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.
For More Information:
Todd Wilcox, Chief Building Official (DSD), Todd.Wilcox@austintexas.gov, (512) 974-1681; Heidi Kasper, Director, Austin Energy Green Building (AEGB), Heidi.Kasper@austinenergy.com, 512-482-5407.
Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action:
September 9, 2024 - Electric Utility Commission recommended repealing and replacing Article 12 of the City Code Chapter 25-12 (Technical Codes) to adopt the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code and local amendments and creating 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 recommended repealing and replacing Article 12 of the City Code Chapter 25-12 (Technical Codes) to adopt the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code and local amendments and creating 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, 2024 - Joint Sustainability Committee recommended adoption of the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code, including the Electric Readiness and EV Readiness appendices as recommended by staff on Member Scott's moti...
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