Contact info

Address

High Country Conservation Center 737 Ten Mile Dr Frisco CO 80443 PO Box 4506 Frisco CO 80443

Phone

(970) 668-5703

Email

info@highcountryconservation.org
Building Better for the Future

The Summit Sustainable Building Code requires energy and water efficient design and construction for residential and commercial buildings, helping our community meet important carbon reduction and water conservation goals.

Compliance with the 2020 Summit Sustainable Building code is required in the following jurisdictions:

  • Breckenridge, Colorado
  • Dillon, Colorado
  • Frisco, Colorado
  • Summit County, Colorado
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Residential New Construction

In summer 2022, Breckenridge and Summit County Government adopted new code pathways for residential building projects within their jurisdictions. Before starting your project, confirm with the relevant building department which codes apply.

The Department of Energy’s Zero Energy Ready Home program is still a compliance option in all participating communities. This program applies to R-2 and R-3 occupancies as well as R-4 occupancies above 3 stories (but not more than 5 stories).

A Zero Energy Ready Home maximizes energy efficiency, air quality, and water conservation. The result is a home that’s more affordable to operate and healthy to live in. In fact, all certified Zero Energy Ready Homes are so efficient, a renewable energy system can offset most or all annual energy consumption

Commercial New Construction

New commercial construction must demonstrate 10% energy savings above a building built to the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). In jurisdictions that have adopted the Summit Sustainable Building Code, the IECC has been amended to provide guidance on program requirements.

Ready to build your first Zero Energy Ready Home?

Training & Resources

For more guidance on energy efficient design and construction, check out these resources:

The Building America Solution Center

provides access to expert information on hundreds of high-performance construction topics, including air sealing and insulation, HVAC components, windows, indoor air quality, and much more.

The Colorado Energy Office

offers code webinars for building officials, builders, and designers. Past webinars and slides are posted here.

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Questions?

For questions related to a specific building project, permitting, or compliance, please contact the appropriate building department.

For questions about HERS ratings or the Zero Energy Ready Home program, call HC3 at (970) 668-5703.

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Climate justice in Colorado Event

Explore the intersection of Latin communities and climate action with Beatriz Soto, the Director of Protégete at Conservation Colorado. Join us on March 22nd at 6 p.m. to learn how we can craft equitable solutions for a more resilient future!