17th Annual Midwest Building Codes & Policy Summit

This event brings together municipal energy managers, utilities, code officials, designers and more to move the energy code progress forward
About this Event

The Midwest Building Codes & Policy Summit focuses on the advancement of energy codes and building energy policies in the region. This annual two-day summit provides an opportunity to network, engage in building science and policy discussions and learn from leading experts about current and future rends. 9 hours of RESNET, ICC, AIA continuing education credits available. Find the full agenda and other conference details on MEEA's website: Midwest Building Codes & Policy Summit | Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance

Two Pre-Summit events to choose from (choose one):

• A pre-summit energy code training is offered on Tuesday, October 13 from 1:00pm-5:00pm. The training will be held at MEEA's office, 20 N. Wacker Drive. Sign-up separately from the summit for this training. 4 hours of RESNET, ICC, AIA continuing education credits available
• For attendees of the Summit Only, an alternate event (takes place at the same time as the training) will be a tour at the University of Illinois. Sign-up separately from the summit for this tour

Day 1: Wed, Oct. 14

🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:15 AM
Breakfast
🕑: 09:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Welcome & Midwest Round-up
🕑: 10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Break
🕑: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Workshop

Info: Healthy Low Carb Diets: A Look at Municipal Decarbonization Strategies

🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:15 PM
Panel

Info: Out with the New, In with the Old: Techniques for Addressing Energy Use in Existing Buildings

🕑: 02:15 PM - 02:45 PM
Break
🕑: 02:45 PM - 04:00 PM
Discussion

Info: Follow the Yellow Brick Road to Market Transformation with Utility Attribution and Policy Implementation

🕑: 04:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Reception
Day 2: Thurs, Oct. 15

🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:30 AM
Breakfast
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Discussion

Info: Tribal Sovereignty in Energy Codes: Leading the Way to an Energy Efficient Future

🕑: 10:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Break
🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Panel

Info: Laying the Foundation: Supporting Communities with Energy Code Compliance Programs

🕑: 12:15 PM - 01:15 PM
Lunch
🕑: 01:15 PM - 02:30 PM
Discussion

Info: Messaging Around Affordable and Efficient Building Practices

🕑: 02:30 PM - 02:45 PM
Building Codes & Policy Summit Closing Remarks