{"id":18383,"date":"2025-03-25T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-25T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gmb.com\/?p=18383"},"modified":"2025-08-21T18:07:11","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T18:07:11","slug":"michigan-energy-code-updates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gmb.com\/insights\/michigan-energy-code-updates\/","title":{"rendered":"Michigan Energy Code Updates: Transforming Building Design and Performance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:4rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Starting April 22, 2025, the updated 2021 Michigan energy code goes into effect in alignment with the 2021 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) and ASHRAE 90.1-2019 code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-gmb-green-two-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-gmb-green-two-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The ongoing evolution of energy code adoption plays a vital role in shaping the design and operation of buildings, pushing the industry toward greater efficiency, sustainability, and improved performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Energy codes and standards are updated every three years to reflect advancements in technology and sustainable practices, while Michigan\u2019s code is typically revised every six years and incorporates elements from both the IECC and ASHRAE. These updates aim to enhance energy efficiency across building systems, reduce operational costs, and minimize environmental impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-gmb-green-two-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-gmb-green-two-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f5a44f5b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Positive Impacts on a Student&#8217;s Learning Experience and Environment<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Upgraded and properly maintained systems create learning environments that are comfortable and limit noisy disruptions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promoting sustainability in tangible ways can provide hands-on learning opportunities for students<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Efficient buildings contribute to a better global environment, benefiting students\u2019 well-being and their local communities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>By adhering to the 2021 IECC, schools in Michigan can create optimized learning environments that prioritize comfort, health, sustainability, and innovation. These benefits not only enhance the day-to-day experiences of students but also equip them with knowledge and values for a sustainable future.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/gmb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ST_240731_N11_casestudy-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gmb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ST_240731_N11_casestudy-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gmb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ST_240731_N11_casestudy-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gmb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ST_240731_N11_casestudy-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gmb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ST_240731_N11_casestudy.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-gmb-green-two-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-gmb-green-two-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.6\"><strong>Download our <a href=\"https:\/\/gmb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Energy-Code-Updates-2025_GMB.pdf\">2021 Michigan Energy Code adoption guide <\/a>for more information about how these changes affect future building projects and budgets.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"gradient-banner__section green  alignfull\">\n    <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull gradient-banner__cover\" style=\"min-height:391px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,\n            rgb(5,\n            60,\n            60) 25%,\n            rgb(42,\n            29,\n            62) 100%)\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center gradient-banner__heading has-gmb-green-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d40565a732bc75ed19c72c5d48b9e09a\">Want to learn more?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center gradient-banner__paragraph has-link-color wp-elements-5b5c16a06ff200777645df593283f665\">Interested in how you can make a difference as part of our Team of Teams? 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