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DOE Building Energy Codes Program Updates

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Detected March 16th, 2026
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Summary

The Department of Energy's Building Energy Codes Program has released a new version of its COMcheck-Web software, which supports commercial and high-rise residential energy code compliance. The program also highlights available resources such as webinars, infographics, and publications.

What changed

The Department of Energy (DOE) Building Energy Codes Program has announced the release of a new version of COMcheck-Web, a tool designed to assist with commercial and high-rise residential energy code compliance. This update aims to improve user navigation and experience, and will be the platform for all future national or state energy code implementations.

Regulated entities, particularly those involved in commercial and high-rise residential construction, should be aware of this updated software. While no specific compliance deadline is mentioned, it is advisable to familiarize themselves with the new COMcheck-Web version for ongoing energy code compliance efforts. Additional resources, including webinars, infographics, and publications, are also available on the DOE's Building Energy Codes Program website.

What to do next

  1. Review the new COMcheck-Web version for energy code compliance
  2. Explore available DOE Building Energy Codes Program resources (webinars, publications)

Source document (simplified)

Building Energy Codes Program

Tools

REScheck

The RES check software and web tools simplify residential energy code compliance by automating trade-off calculations for the IECC and a number of state-specific codes.

Learn More Help Desk and Technical Assistance
Request technical assistance or submit technical questions about building energy codes, RES check or COM check projects , or BECP website content.

Learn More State Energy Codes

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COMcheck

The new version of COM check-Web supports commercial and high-rise residential energy code compliance while providing better user navigation and experience. All future national or state energy codes will be implemented in the new version of COM check-Web.

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Highlights

BECP Energy Code Webinars and Training Read More

Infographics Read More

Codes 101 Read More

Resources

Events

View building energy code-related events and opportunities for participation in Building Energy Codes Program activities, such as stakeholder meetings, webinars, and comment periods.

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Publications

The Building Energy Codes Program (BECP) provides a comprehensive collection of information and resources designed to answer questions and address issues related to energy codes.

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Source

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Classification

Agency
DOE
Instrument
Notice
Legal weight
Non-binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Minor

Who this affects

Applies to
Construction firms Manufacturers
Geographic scope
National (US)

Taxonomy

Primary area
Energy
Operational domain
Compliance
Topics
Building Codes Software Tools

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