On January 2, APGA filed an appeal of a number of concerning provisions that would limit or eliminate the direct use of natural gas, which are intended to be included in the soon-to-be-released 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).
APGA is appealing the provisions for a number of reasons, including the fact that they fall outside the stated scope and intent of the IECC, as well as a number of failures by the International Code Counsil to maintain a fair and transparent code development process. Many of the provisions would hinder the ability for Americans to choose the direct use of natural gas for their homes or businesses. Because ICC codes are adopted at all levels of government, APGA felt it is important to appeal the provisions to help maintain successful code development with transparent and robust procedures.
APGA advocates for consumers to be able to maintain their right to choose efficient, affordable, and reliable direct use of natural gas as an energy source for their home. APGA’s public gas utility members provide the energy needed by the homes and businesses that will ultimately be impacted by these codes. Throughout the development of the 2024 IECC, from the beginning to now, APGA has participated, as our members are critical stakeholders in this proceeding.
A copy of APGA’s appeal is available here.
If you have questions regarding this article, please contact Renée Lani of APGA staff by phone at 202-464-0836 or by email at rlani@apga.org.