Energy Code Program

Adopted codes and standards

The division works with building officials, technical committees, advisory boards, and the public to adopt, amend, and interpret the state building code, which includes uniform energy conservation standards for the construction methods, products, and materials used for the new construction, reconstruction, alteration, or repair of buildings.

Commercial Energy Code

Commercial energy provisions are located in the Oregon Energy Efficiency Specialty Code (OEESC).

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Commercial Energy Code

Residential Energy Code

Residential energy provisions are located in Chapter 11 of the Oregon Residential Specialty Code (ORSC).

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Residential Energy Code

Reach Code

The Oregon Reach Code is a statewide optional energy construction standard, separate from the state building code.

Oregon Reach Code

Executive order

On March 10, 2020, the Governor issued Executive Order (EO) 20-04, with performance-based directives intended to build on the ongoing prescriptive requirements of EO 17-20. Follow the division's progress...

Executive order 20-04

Embodied carbon and building materials

Options to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions Attributable To Building Materials is a Legislative Report prepared by Oregon Building Codes Division for the Oregon Legislature in accordance with House Bill 3409 (2023), which mandates the delivery of a report that includes “findings and recommendations on options for, and the feasibility of, reducing greenhouse gas emissions that result from materials used in building construction.”

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Companion resources

Technical report by RMI/NBI

Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE) - Energy incentives

Access information about incentives offered by ODOE to improve the efficiency of new and existing buildings. Oregon.gov/energy/incentives