HUD and USDA Push Greener Standards for Affordable New Homes
Published Date: 7/7/2025
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Summary
HUD and USDA are updating energy rules for new homes they help pay for, making sure these houses use less energy and save money. They’ve adopted newer, smarter energy codes that won’t make homes more expensive or harder to get. Now, they want your thoughts before finalizing everything, so speak up soon!
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New energy codes for HUD/USDA housing
HUD and USDA adopted the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (2021 IECC) and ASHRAE 90.1-2019 as minimum energy requirements for programs covered under the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA). The agencies published a Final Determination on April 26, 2024, which found that adopting these codes would have no negative impact on the affordability and availability of EISA-covered housing.
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