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Code Green: Get Involved in Your Codes and Laws

Do you feel our building codes could be more strategic with respect to climate concerns? Could your vast experience and knowledge help fix the errors and inefficiencies across our codes? Perhaps you ponder why local jurisdictions don’t design a more efficient Residential Energy Code or require toilets that use less water?

In 2019 you will have the opportunity to propose amendments to the 2018 Washington State Codes, including the Residential Code and residential portion of the Energy Code. This session will highlight how the State Building Code Council conducts its process and how to submit an amendment proposal. We will also discuss some state legislative bill concepts related to the residential energy code and water use that will likely be introduced in the 2019 legislative session. Learn how you can get involved in all of these issues!

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Kathleen Petrie
Kathleen Petrie

Code Green: Get Involved in Your Codes and Laws

Kathleen Petrie holds the position Green Code Specialist for King County’s Solid Waste Division. Kathleen has worked at national, state and local levels on regulation associated with material, energy, and water conservation, as well as policy development and implementation associated with carbon reduction. Kathleen was appointed to the Green Technical Advisory Group of the Washington State Building Code Council, and has participated as a development committee member in the areas of water and material conservation for ASHRAE 189.1, the National Standard for the Design of High-Performance Green Buildings.

Amy Wheeless

Code Green: Get Involved with Your Codes and Laws

Amy Wheeless works at the NW Energy Coalition, a nonprofit that advocates for clean and affordable energy in the Northwest United States. At the Coalition, Amy leads energy efficiency policy efforts in Washington State, coordinating legislation, utility program engagement, and regulatory intervention to advance sustainable programs and policies that work for all. Prior to joining the Coalition,

Amy worked as a consultant on various environmental and energy issues for utilities, trade associations, governmental agencies, and nonprofits. Originally from North Carolina, Amy has called Washington State home since 2005.

Earlier Event: September 13
10:30–11:30 a.m.: Breakout 1
Later Event: September 13
In Search of Efficiency and Margin: What the Heck is Prefab and How do I Use it?