The Utah Geological Survey - State Energy Program is involved in promoting many Residential energy Efficiency and other related programs. Utah has a very progressive approach to building codes in its statutory requirement for automatic adoption of the latest version of the International Energy Conservation Code (currently the 2006 IECC). Local building officials carry out enforcement of the energy code. The State Energy Program is providing training to builders, inspectors, architects, and contractors to better understand how to use the current Building Energy Code. Weatherization programs such as CEP, and renewable energy, as well as general informational and educational programs aimed at homeowners and their residences.

In this section, you will find informative video training and related resource links that will cover a variety of these and other subjects. If you live in a specific jurisdiction that has adopted energy codes, you may find links to that code information for builders, code officials and homeowners. Additionally, you will learn about the various building systems like insulation, windows, HVAC and others, as well as beyond-code subjects. These videos will cover helpful best practice guidelines for assuring that you understand some of the methodologies for providing or requesting code compliant, and better, homes.

The videos on this site represent some of the best, most knowledgeable resources and trainers from around the state and region; we hope you find the content both valuable and helpful.