I haven't read the bill so I won't comment on it overall. However, if it contains energy code requirements, then that's a damn good thing.
The amount of energy we waste as a nation and industry in home construction is a disgrace. Many energy efficiencies can be done for small dollar amounts, others of course cost some real dough.
For far too long R13 has been the exterior wall norm. R19 has been coming around a bit. Why are we still installing 80+furnaces?
dinner bell, gotta go

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