%T Energy codes 101: benefits for the residential real estate industry %A Alison Lindburg %I Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance %D 2017 %K Sustainable building design and construction, %K Building energy codes, %K Housing, %K Energy efficiency %U https://apo.org.au/node/217676 %X Building energy codes lay out the minimum requirements for the envelope (insulation, windows and air sealing), mechanical equipment and lighting of a building (residential and commercial) in terms of energy efficiency/conservation for new construction or major renovations. National model energy codes are updated every three years to incorporate continual improvements in building efficiency in a collaborative, transparent process by a diverse group of stakeholders. %9 Presentation