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20 June, 2024

Learn Strategies for Satisfying 2021 WSEC-R Additional Energy Efficiency Requirements with New Resource

The latest resource from BetterBuiltNW will help you better understand and comply with the 2021 Washington State Residential Energy Code (WSEC-R) Section R406: Additional Energy Efficiency Requirements. The "2021 WSEC-R Energy Code Cookbook" is an essential guide for builders and designers of new single-family homes in Washington. The Cookbook offers simple “recipes” for compliance depending on home size and heating systems.

Certification Programs

Home certification and new construction programs offer benefits to your business that include incentives, brand recognition and technical support.
Home Certification Programs

  • Get certified
  • Gain benefits
  • Find program allies that complement your goals
New Construction Utility Programs

  • Claim incentives for incorporating high-efficiency products
  • Claim incentives for features in new construction homes

Why Certifications Matter

Through its Priority Green Expedited Permitting Program, the City of Seattle offers faster permitting as an incentive for certified green building developments. Seattle relies on independent third-party green rating systems to set the baseline for Seattle’s green building standards. Built Green, a local Seattle organization, is the certification program most utilized for earning incentives. The partnership between Built Green and the City coordinates existing resources and processes towards high but achievable thresholds for energy efficiency, water conservation, waste reduction, and indoor air quality.

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