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GA SR882
Resolution
Status
2/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Randy Robertson
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AI Summary
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Urges the Georgia Department of Community Affairs to reject adoption of the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code for residential construction and continue using the 2015 code with Georgia amendments
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Cost modeling indicates the 2024 code would increase construction costs by thousands of dollars per home
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Every $1,000 increase in home price excludes more than 5,000 Georgia citizens from the housing market
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Georgia's current 2015 energy code aligns with or exceeds many neighboring states while balancing energy efficiency with affordability
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Directs copies of the resolution to be sent to the Commissioner of Community Affairs and chairpersons of the State Codes Advisory Committee
Legislative Description
Department of Community Affairs; to refrain from adopting the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code in order to protect housing affordability and maintain the current energy code framework of this state; urge
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred
3/3/2026