Utah’s Uniform Building Code Commission is poised to push the Legislature to mandate that new houses be more energy-efficient. But a key group is already pushing back.
Homebuilders say the new standards would unnecessarily jack up the prices for new houses, while conservation advocates counter that they would save energy — and homeowners’ money. The commission last month approved the new code on a 5-2 vote but will take a final vote after a public hearing Wednesday. The Salt Lake Tribune
