Stretch Energy Code Update and Feedback Session

For any contractors, suppliers, design professionals or homeowners interested in the updates to the Energy Codes or would like to share their opinions about the codes, please check out the following opportunity:

DOER - Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources

DOER Listening Session – Stretch and Specialized Energy codes – March 27 at 2 pm

Dear Stretch Code Stakeholders,

The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) is seeking public input on its Stretch Energy Code and Specialized Municipal Opt-in Code.

The most recent version of the Residential Stretch Energy code has been in place for over a year (since Jan. 1, 2023) and the Commercial Stretch Energy code has been in place since July 1, 2023. The Specialized energy code has been available for local adoption since December 2022, and to date has been adopted by 33 cities and towns. Accordingly, DOER would like to hear feedback from users of these building energy codes at stretchcode@mass.gov

1. We invite you to attend a Zoom listening session on Wednesday March 27, 2024 beginning at 2 pm. Anyone who wishes to speak will be allotted 3 minutes for their comments. DOER will not be answering questions during this session. The listening session will remain open until all comments are heard, or until 5 pm, whichever is earlier. The listening session will be recorded and posted publicly. Please register in advance

2. Written comments are encouraged via email to stretchcode@mass.gov with the words “CODE COMMENTS” in the subject line. Alternatively, comments can be submitted via mail to: Ian Finlayson

Department of Energy Resources

100 Cambridge Street, Suite 1020

Boston, MA 02114.

The deadline for written comments is Wednesday April 3, 2024 at 5 pm. All comments received will be posted publicly.