The Problem: Three Overlapping Federal, State, and Program Requirements
Kentucky has no statewide energy code, but a builder cannot ignore federal pressure. The DOE final rule for multifamily buildings (effective 2026) effec…
HECS Blog — HVAC Testing, Energy Certification, and Building Performance
FORTIFIED Home High Wind 2025 Update: Roof Covering Rules for Kentucky Builders
The IBHS 2025 FORTIFIED Home Standard is the controlling document as of November 1, 2025 — here’s what changed for inland Kentucky projects.
RESNET 2026 HERS Index Changes: What Multifamily Builders Must Document for 45L
ANSI/RESNET/ICC 301 addenda through 2025 and the June 30, 2026 §45L deadline converge on multifamily rating documentation.
ACCA Manual J, S, D, and T: Right-Sizing Residential HVAC in Kentucky and Indiana
Load calc, equipment selection, duct design, and air distribution for code-compliant residential HVAC.
IECC 2024 Air Leakage Testing for Kentucky Multifamily Builders
A field guide to R402.4.1.2 airtightness, RESNET Chapter 16 duct protocols, and ENERGY STAR MFNC verification
IECC 2024 Air Leakage Testing for Kentucky Multifamily Builders
A field guide to R402.4.1.2 airtightness, RESNET Chapter 16 duct protocols, and ENERGY STAR MFNC verification
DOE Multifamily 2026 Final Rule: What Kentucky Builders Must Document Now
The 2024 IECC is the reference baseline; the rule reshapes how Kentucky projects prove compliance.
FORTIFIED Home High Wind 2026: New Roof Covering Requirements for Kentucky
The 2025 FORTIFIED Home Standard took effect November 1, 2025 — here is what changes for inland Kentucky wind-zone projects.
FORTIFIED Roof for Kentucky Multifamily: What Builders Must Verify Before June 30, 2026
Certification deadlines don’t bend for missing documentation — plan the verification path now.
HVAC Refrigerant Transition 2026: What Louisville Contractors Need to Know About A2L Adoption
Field impact on Kentucky HVAC testing, commissioning, and certification work.