MA new Stretch and Specialized (net-zero) Energy codes are out: mass.gov/info-details/s…. 🧵
Stretch code currently in place in 299 cities and towns (90% of MA) so this update has an impact. Specialized code is a new local option for cities and towns to consider. There is also a 10 town/city pilot of all electric new construction and a base energy code in 51 small towns.