{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"EP153 How Energy Codes Really Get Made, and Why Raters Should Have a Seat at the Table (May 2026)","description":"  QUOTES from the episode: \u201cThe people closest to the work often have the clearest view of what needs to change.\u201d   \u201cCodes do not become practical until field experience finds its way into the conversation.\u201d   \u201cBetter data leads to better codes, and HERS\u00ae Raters are sitting on some of the most useful data in the industry.\u201d   \u201cThe future of energy codes will be shaped not only in committee rooms, but also in crawlspaces, attics, and blower door tests.\u201d In this episode of RESTalk, host Bill Spohn welcomes Nathan Kahre of the National Association of Home Builders, Alex Smith of the International Code Council, and Kris Stenger of ICC for a practical discussion on the 2027 IECC, the emerging 2030 framework, and how energy codes move from model language to real-world adoption. Together, they explain how the IECC is developed, how consensus committees and public comments shape the process, and why input from HERS\u00ae Raters, builders, subcontractors, code officials, and consumers matters. The conversation highlights several important 2027 IECC updates, including clearer blower-door testing provisions, expanded recognition of ANSI\/RESNET\u00ae\/ICC 380, tighter ERI targets, performance-path changes, improved fenestration values, expanded energy credits, and a new energy audit requirement for large additions. The guests also discuss how state and local adoption varies widely, from formal code councils and rulemaking processes to state-specific pathways like Texas HB 1736. Most importantly, Nathan, Alex, and Kris encourage HERS\u00ae Raters to get involved. Whether through local home builder associations, RESNET\u00ae program engagement, ICC interested-party lists, or future participation in the 2030 IECC subgroup, raters can bring field data, practical experience, and clarity to a process that increasingly depends on verified performance. Kris\u2019s contact info: kstenger@iccsafe.org Alex\u2019s contact info: alsmith@iccsafe.org https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/alexsmithenergy\/ Nathan\u2019s contact info: nkahre@nahb.org https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/nathan-kahre-94a779108\/   ICC Committees: https:\/\/www.iccsafe.org\/committees\/energy-iecc\/ https:\/\/www.iccsafe.org\/membership\/councils-committees\/icc-committee-application\/   The code adoption kit we discussed: https:\/\/www.nahb.org\/advocacy\/top-priorities\/building-codes\/code-adoption-kits\/2024-International-Energy-Conservation-Code   To the RESNET\u00ae community, we hear you and want to engage. Learn more at www.RESNET.us. For more info on this topic, contact RESNET at INFO@RESNET.US   ","author_name":"RESTalk","author_url":"http:\/\/www.resnet.us\/","html":"