Residential Buildings

The effective date for the 2008 Building Energy Efficiency Standards has been changed from August 1, 2009 to January 1, 2010.

Christopher Olvera provides an overview of the changes for the 2008 Building Energy Efficiency Standards for Residential Buildings.
What is New for 2008? Introduction	Mandatory Measures - Lighting
Mandatory Measures - Mechanical Ventilation	Mandatory Measures - Pool Systems
Perscriptive Requirements - New HERS Requirements	Perscriptive Requirements - Cool Roofs
Performance Method

Nonresidential Buildings

Christopher Olvera provides an overview of the changes for the 2008 Building Energy Efficiency Standards for Nonresidential Buildings.
Mandatory Measures - Indoor Lighting	Mandatory Measures - Envelope
Mandatory Measures - Mechanical	Mandatory Measures - New Acceptance Tests