What is it?
Updated Municipal Stretch Codes
The Stretch Code is published and maintained by the MA Department of Energy Resources to establish building codes that govern energy efficiency in new residential and commercial construction. The Specialized code is an optional update that would help achieve greenhouse-gas emission limits and ensure that new construction is consistent with the net-zero Massachusetts economy projected for 2050, a goal to be accomplished by a combination of reduced energy use and efficient electrification.
Comparision
Resources
Presentation Materials. On Feb. 26, 2024, representatives of Mass. DOER presented on the updated Municipal Building codes.
- Town Meeting Handout
- Presentation (.pdf)
- Video of presentation
- full ECAC meeting including video of presentation (presentation starts at 16:10 in the video)
Additional resources