Board of Building Regulations and Standards hearing

Today, I provided testimony to the Massachusetts Board of Building Standards and Regulations (BBRS). It’s within their power to develop a net-zero energy stretch code that would enable cities and towns to mandate zero emissions buildings. Some of the board members were receptive to the idea, but others were less so. It’s likely that only legislation will move them.

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