{"id":2814,"date":"2022-12-20T12:04:29","date_gmt":"2022-12-20T17:04:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.energycodehelp.com\/?p=2814"},"modified":"2023-08-22T14:19:21","modified_gmt":"2023-08-22T18:19:21","slug":"2023-energy-code-changes-mass-save-incentives-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.energycodehelp.com\/2023-energy-code-changes-mass-save-incentives-update\/","title":{"rendered":"2023 Energy Code Changes + Mass Save Incentives Update"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #333333;\"><u>MASS SAVE INCENTIVE PROGRAM UPDATES:<\/u><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>NEW CONSTRUCTION HOMES INCENTIVE PROGRAM &#8211;<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Starting on <span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>January 1st, 2023<\/strong><\/span>, Low-Rise New Construction projects submitted to the program will need to achieve a <span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>15% savings over the baseline<\/strong><\/span>. There will be a six-month grace period for projects enrolled prior to January 1st, 2023 which will allow projects to be processed with 5-14% savings until <strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\">July 1st, 2023<\/span><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\">ALL-ELECTRIC HOMES INCENTIVE PROGRAM &#8211;<br \/>\n<\/span><br \/>\n<\/strong>Effective <strong>J<span style=\"color: #333333;\">anuary 1, 2023<\/span><\/strong>, the federal government will be issuing new standards for heat pump products which will cause manufacturers to replace HSPF and SEER efficiency ratings with HSPF2 and SEER2. At that time the HPQPL, a requirement for systems installed in projects enrolled in the All-Electric Home Incentive, will be updated to reference the ENERGY STAR 6.1 Cold Climate Certification standard.2023 projects will be able to be submitted to the All-Electric Home Incentive Program if the equipment is installed that meets either the 2022 HPQPL requirements or the ENERGY STAR 6.1 Cold Climate Certification requirements.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><u>2023 ENERGY CODE CHANGES:<\/u><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The Massachusetts Residential Stretch Energy Code (2021 IECC w\/ MA Amendments) has changed as of <strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\">January 1, 2023<\/span>,<\/strong> for residential buildings 3 stories or less. 4+ story residential buildings will remain on the current code until the 2023 Multifamily &amp; Commercial Code goes into effect on <span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>July 1, 2023<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>It is important to note that there is no grace period with the new code changes.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>This new Energy Code brings some substantial updates\/changes which may affect how you build. There is an overall push to remove fossil fuels from new buildings and higher HERS Ratings will be allowed for all-electric buildings.<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>HIGHLIGHTS OF CHANGES (applies to both new construction AND renovation\/addition projects):<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<div>&#8211; HERS 52 required if any propane or natural gas is used in the building<\/div>\n<div>&#8211; HERS 55 allowed if the home is all-electric<\/div>\n<div>&#8211; HERS 55 (Fuel + Solar) or HERS 58 (Electric + Solar) also allowed<\/div>\n<div>&#8211; 1 EV-Ready space and wiring per house required (EV-Ready also required for multi-family projects but requirements vary)<\/div>\n<div>&#8211; ERV or HRV will now be required. Bath fans no longer meet the requirement for whole- house mechanical ventilation. There are some models we recommend using (with lower wattage) that help the HERS Rating, but you can use any brand you would like. You will still need to meet the required CFM of ventilation.<\/div>\n<div>&#8211; HVAC duct leakage testing is now required for all systems, even if all ducts are within the conditioned envelope<\/div>\n<div>&#8211; HERS Ratings will be required for additions over 1,000 sq ft and\/or over 50% of the original structure (Level 3 Alteration per IEBC)<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>&#8211;\u00a0Starting <span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>July 1, 2023<\/strong><\/span>, municipalities can vote to approve the &#8220;Specialized Stretch Code&#8221; which will require Net Zero\/Zero Energy, solar, and lower HERS Ratings. Municipalities that opt-in to this are likely to provide a 6-9 month grace period. We will make sure to let you know when we hear of municipalities approving this provision.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><u>UPCOMING 2024 ENERGY CODE CHANGES:<\/u><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>&#8211; On\u00a0<span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>July 1, 2024<\/strong>,<\/span>\u00a0HERS requirements drop to HERS 42 for buildings with any gas\/fuel or HERS 45 for all electric homes\/buildings<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><br clear=\"all\" \/><span style=\"color: #075e07;\"><strong>Our team is here to help you meet these new code requirements. Please call our office at 508-833-3100 or send us an email to <a style=\"color: #075e07;\" title=\"mailto:info@energycodehelp.com\" contenteditable=\"false\" href=\"mailto:info@energycodehelp.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">info@energycodehelp.com<\/a> to schedule a time to review your upcoming 2023 projects. 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