Building energy codes represent a significant savings opportunity for U.S. home and business owners. Model energy codes for residential and commercial buildings are projected to save (cumulative 2010-2040):
- $182 billion energy cost savings
- 840 MMT of avoided CO2 emissions
- 16.1 quads of primary energy
These savings equate to the annual emissions of:
- 187 million passenger vehicles
- 225 coal power plants
- 106 million homes
