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Builders demand energy codes comply with the new law approved by voters

The Building Industry Association of Washington (BIAW) filed a lawsuit today, asking the court to direct the State Building Code…

I-2066 becomes law – but what’s next?

Washington’s new energy choice law went into effect on Dec. 5 but questions remain around what’s next? Here’s what we…

Builders urge immediate action on energy code compliance following Initiative 2066 passage

The Building Industry Association of Washington (BIAW) called on the Washington State Building Code Council (SBCC) to take immediate action…

UW graduate joins BIAW as policy and research lead

UW graduate Patrick Hanks has joined BIAW as Policy and Research Manager in Government Affairs. Born and raised in Washington…

BIAW priority bills now law  

Several BIAW priority bills and more than 300 others passed by the 2024 legislature became law on June 6. BIAW…

New federal challenge to natural gas restrictions in energy code filed

A broad group of plaintiffs has filed a new federal challenge seeking to stop provisions of Washington’s new energy code.…