Proposed Washington Energy Code Changes Could Raise New Home Costs

The Washington State Building Code Council is accepting public comments on proposed residential energy code changes that could affect future home construction across the state. In this interview, Building Industry Association of Washington Vice President Greg Lane explains why the organization believes some of the proposed changes could increase the cost of building new homes, discourage the use of natural gas, and reduce consumer energy choices. Lane also discusses the council's role in adopting building standards and why BIAW is encouraging residents to participate in the public comment process before the August 7 deadline. The report also examines how the proposed rules intersect with the ongoing legal dispute surrounding Initiative 2066 and Washington's debate over natural gas and residential energy policy. #Housing #WashingtonPolitics #EnergyPolicy #NaturalGas #HousingCosts #WashingtonNews #TheCenterSquare #WashingtonInFocus