The Nevada State Office of Energy is dedicated to providing outreach and education on energy related issues that impact our lives and work. This website continues that tradition, providing video training on a variety of code, beyond code and related building science issues, and offers guidance on the design and construction of efficient, durable and sustainable buildings in Nevada.

The cities of Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson, Mesquite, Boulder City, and Clark County have adopted the Southern Nevada Energy Code based on the 2006 IECC with amendments with an effective date of May 1, 2007. REScheck and COMcheck can be used for envelope and mechanical only. Carson City/County Washoe County, Reno and Sparks will adopt the 2006 IECC for residential and commercial buildings as of January 1, 2008.

Current Status Comments:
Assembly Bill 3 (22nd Special Session) became law as NRS 701.220 which enforces adoption of regulations for energy conservation in buildings; exemptions; applicability and enforcement; as well as procedure for adoption of building energy codes. The state energy code must be updated to the most recent version every three years. Adoption of the state energy code will only be required of areas that do not already have an energy code in place. On June 15, 2007, Governor Gibbons signed Assembly Bill 621 into law. Among the provisions passed in the wide-reaching energy efficiency and renewable energy bill is an update making various changes relating to the application procedures for and provision of tax abatements and exemptions based upon the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Green Building Rating System.

We hope you find the video modules listed under the Topic Tabs above useful, and invite you to contact us with ideas and support as we develop this site to meet your current and long-term training needs!