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Ameren Missouri Energy Codes Compliance Collaborative May 19, 2020 Residential Energy Code Support Program Safety 101: Electric Safety (while working from Home) Avoid overloading outlets Regularly inspect electrical cords and

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Ameren Missouri Energy Codes Compliance Collaborative

May 19, 2020 Residential Energy Code Support Program

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Safety 101: Electric Safety (while working from Home)

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  • Avoid overloading outlets
  • Regularly inspect electrical cords and extension cords for damage
  • Plug in smartly. Make sure cords do not become tripping hazards
  • Keep papers and other potential combustibles at least three feet

away from space heaters and other heat sources

  • Make sure you use proper wattage for lamps / lighting
  • Make sure your home has smoke alarms. Test them monthly,

change batteries yearly, and replace the unit every 10 years

Source: https://www.esfi.org/resource/electrical-safety-while-working-from-home-757

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Agenda

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  • Introductions | 15 min
  • Program Update | 20 min
  • Discussion: COVID-19 Impacts on Industry | 30 min
  • Health and EE | 30 min
  • Future goals for Collaborative | 25 min
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About MEEA

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  • We are a nonprofit membership organization with

160+ members including:

  • Utilities
  • Research Institutions and advocacy
  • rganizations
  • State and local governments
  • Energy efficiency-related businesses
  • As the key resource and champion for energy

efficiency in the Midwest, MEEA helps a diverse range of stakeholders understand and implement cost-effective energy efficiency strategies that provide economic and environmental benefits

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Introductions

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  • Name
  • Organization
  • Location
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Program Update

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Overview of Program

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  • Classroom Training
  • Free, full day training focused on the what, why and how of the

residential energy code

  • Energy Code Consultant
  • Proactively engages building industry to educate, investigate and

improve energy code understanding in a small group or 1-on-1 setting

  • Code Compliance Collaborative
  • Space for residential construction professionals to discuss
  • pportunities and barriers to energy code compliance
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2020 Trainings

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  • New Curricula developed
  • A Systems Approach to Higher Performing Homes
  • Improving Efficiency Comfort and Health in Existing Homes
  • Held three trainings throughout the territory in 2020 to date
  • January: St. Louis, Jefferson City
  • February: St. Louis
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2020 Training Feedback

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  • Trained 70 professionals in 2020
  • Average training rating: 9.6/10
  • Feedback on new curriculum:
  • “More code officials, builders and subs should attend this class”
  • “Great instruction - excellent content”
  • “The info gained will be used (almost) daily”
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2020 Training Attendees

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5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 Architect Builder or Construction Trade Code Official Education Energy Rater Non-Profit Other Utility

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Tentative 2020 Training Schedule

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  • Three full-day trainings remaining in 2020
  • Tentatively scheduled for week of October 26
  • Columbia, MO
  • Kirksville, MO (tentative)
  • To be determined
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Energy Code Consultant

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  • Engaged with 331 professionals in small groups or 1-on-1 in

2020

  • Provided technical assistance, distributed resources,

promoted the program

  • Delivered six 1-hour trainings on energy code basics
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Virtual Energy Code Consulting

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Virtual 1-hour trainings

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  • First webinar training held on April 30
  • Topics: Energy code basics, 2015/2018 IECC requirements, basic

building science and best practices

  • 12 participants
  • Second webinar scheduled for June 3, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
  • To register:

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3834998008517053709

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Matt’s Contact Information

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Matt Belcher Energy Code Consultant (314) 749-4189 matt@moenergycodesupport.org

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Real Estate Program

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  • 2-day course was held with instructor Sandy Adomatis on December

2nd and 3rd in St. Louis, MO. In total, 16 appraisers were trained.

  • Day 1 – Introduction to Green Building​
  • Day 2 – Case Studies in Appraising Residential Green Buildings​
  • 2020 training scheduled for October 6th and 7th in Jefferson City, MO
  • Green Designation Course
  • St. Louis Association of Realtors – August 6th and 7th, 2020
  • Columbia Board of Realtors - October 13th and 14th, 2020
  • 3-hour training
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Homeowner Welcome Kit

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  • For new home buyers
  • Includes:
  • Overview of benefits of an energy audit
  • List of certified energy auditors
  • $200 home energy audit coupon
  • General information

Email Natalia Gardocki at Ngardocki@mwalliance.org if you are interested in these materials.

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Collaborative Subcommittee | Engagement Opportunities

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  • Real Estate & Appraiser Subcommittee
  • Talk through strategies to ensure EE is valued during real estate

transactions, including:

  • MLS green data fields
  • Realtor education, outreach and engagement
  • Valuation tools and methods
  • Energy disclosure

Email Kara Jonas at Kjonas@mwalliance.org if you are interested in joining

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Discussion: COVID-19

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COVID-19 Impacts

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  • In-person meetings and events suspended as of March 11
  • Energy Code Consultant continues to conduct meetings virtually
  • Energy Code Consultant 1-hour trainings delivered via webinar
  • Collaborative meetings held virtually
  • Full day trainings rescheduled for fall 2020
  • Exploring opportunities for modified training to take place

virtually

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Midwest Impacts

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  • Modified Legislative Activity in Midwest
  • Jurisdictions exploring opportunities for remote/virtual

inspections and plan review

  • Implementation of social distancing guidelines and reduction of
  • n-site visits conducted daily
  • Energy code effective dates postponed (St. Louis County)
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Discussion Question

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  • How has COVID-19 impacted your work in the energy codes

space?

  • How will energy code enforcement and compliance efforts be

impacted by this going forward?

  • What can the collaborative do to continue to promote energy

code compliance during this time?

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Health and EE

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  • St. Louis Healthy Homes and Energy Efficiency Coalition

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  • Assembly of multi-agency partners committed to a vision of

promoting safe, healthy, equitable, and energy-efficient homes for St. Louis families

  • Contact: STLHHEEC@gmail.com
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Discussion: Health and EE

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  • How can we better incorporate health into discussions about

code compliance?

  • What other healthy homes-related initiatives are happening in

MO?

  • How can the collaborative get involved or support these efforts?
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Next Steps

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Recap of Collaborative Activities

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  • Discussed and identified top compliance issues in state
  • Guest speaker: Ameren Missouri representative to speak on

single and multifamily low-income programs

  • Discussion on Health-related initiatives
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Top Compliance Challenges

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  • 1. House as a system (ventilation, air sealing, moisture management) – (13)
  • 2. 2018 IECC Implementation, lack of energy code consistency, existing economic

stakeholders – (12)

  • 3. Existing Buildings/Retrofit – (6)
  • 4. Consumer knowledge – (6)*
  • 5. HVAC Oversizing – (5)
  • 6. Insulation Installation – (2)
  • 7. Duct Leakage – (2)
  • 8. Basement Insulation – (0)
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* Valuing Energy Efficiency

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  • Identified next step from last meeting: MEEA to identify how the

program is addressing the value and benefit of energy codes/building energy efficiency for all consumers and what more can be done in this space

  • Educational material development: targeted to homeowners
  • Engaging real estate sector via Subcommittee
  • Energy Code Consultant Outreach and Trainings
  • Full trainings focused on building science/systems approach
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Previously identified next steps:

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  • Create a shared document, include locations of where Matt visited

to add recommendations on next places

  • Reach out to individuals who will speak to collaborative about

experiences with Residential Energy Code Support Program

  • Engage with community partners
  • Roofing organizations
  • Neighborhood Associations
  • Universities
  • Municipalities
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Midwest Collaborative Activities

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  • IL: Provided direction on residential and commercial baseline

studies and development of code support program

  • MN: Provided interpretation of code requirements
  • MI: Funded research on code adoption barriers, created

materials to improve compliance, funded training initiatives

  • NE: Began engagement with colleges/technical schools
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Save the Date: Next Collaborative Meeting

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  • Tentative Date: Thursday, September 19, 2020
  • Location: Virtual
  • In-person option to be determined
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Contact Information

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Nicole Westfall Program Manager (312) 374-0918 nwestfall@mwalliance.org

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