Navigating Energy Compliance and Affordable Housing in Construction

This chapter explores the challenges for builders regarding compliance with renewable energy requirements and the impact on affordability in construction projects, particularly in the context of building affordable housing. Discussions include concerns about energy code implications on project timelines, the shift towards electrification, and upcoming regulations for fossil fuel-free buildings. It also covers challenges faced by wind project developers, infrastructure capacity for electric structures, transitioning to electric stoves, and the importance of balancing electrification with electrical usage limitations.