Solar & Battery Regulation & Incentive Programs
Residential
In 2014, the City Council of Houston passed Ordinance No. 2014-5, requiring new residential construction to exceed the energy efficiency requirements under the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) by 15%.
In October 2016, the City of Houston adopted Chapter 11 of the 2015 IECC with amendments per state law.
Commercial
In April 2008, Houston adopted the City of Houston Commercial Energy Conservation Code based on ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2004.
In December 2016, the City of Houston adopted the 2015 IECC with amendments per state law and ASHRAE 90.1-2013 with amendments.
| Name | Enacted Date | Effective Date | Expired Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ordinance No. 2014-5 | 01/08/2014 | 02/07/2014 | |
| Commercial Energy Conservation Code | 04/30/2008 | 08/01/2008 |