Code Resources
▪ Energy Code Compliance Guides
The NCEEA has created Residential and Commercial Compliance Guides for the 2012 North Carolina Energy Code. These guides are meant to illustrate the significant changes in the Energy Code and common problems found in the field.
Residential Guide - updated! | Knee Wall Construction Guide | Slab Insulation Guide | Commercial Guide |
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HVAC and Duct Sealing Guide | High-Efficacy Lighting Guide | ||
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▪ Photo Library
▪ Energy Center Live Videos: Five critical areas for complying with the NC Energy Code
Watch on YouTube!
▪ Energy Code Best Practice Animations: Slab Insulation, Knee Wall Insulation, & more! Watch on YouTube!
▪ Download Energy Efficient CAD and PDF Files

▪ Insulation Installation
- Achieving Quality Insulation Installation, from the Insulation Institute, NAIMA
- Achieving RESNET Grade 1 rating video by Owens Corning
▪ NCDOI Code Amendments & Interpretations
- 2012 Energy Conservation Code Interpretations
- Code Amendments
- Code Temporary & Emergency Rules
- NC Building Code Council Adopts Low-E Emergency Rule; Effective July 2, 2014
- Contact the NCEEA with any questions/concerns about using low-e windows
- Direct comments on this Temporary Rule to:
Barry Gupton
Secretary, NC Building Code Council
Barry.Gupton@ncdoi.gov
▪ 2012 NC Energy Conservation Code
▪ Technical Assistance
The NCEEA is here to help you with your questions on the NC Energy Code.
Contact us by phone or email:
Chuck Perry
Cell: (828) 263-2028
Office: (828) 262-8331
perrycw@appstate.edu
or contact:
Dan Dittman, PE
Engineering and Codes
Chief Energy Code Consultant
(919) 661-5880 ext.237
Dan.Dittman@ncdoi.gov