MN Residential Energy Code

The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry seeks proposals to conduct comprehensive research and analysis required to inform whether the commissioner should adopt all or part of the 2024 model residential energy code, including Minnesota amendments, relating to the construction of residential buildings. The work must be completed in cooperation with practitioners in residential construction and building science, culminating in an affirmative recommendation. Key tasks include: • Project Workplan: Provide workplan, schedule, and practitioner engagement approach • Practitioner Collaboration: Conduct consultation with practitioners and provide plan of cooperation and document input • Impact Analyses: Perform research and analysis on model code and proposed amendments and provide written updates at 25%, 50% and 75% completion for effects on indoor air quality, building durability, moisture, enforcement, enforceability cost benefit, and liability • Recommendation: Provide recommendations on the model code and accompanying proposed amendments, with the intention to mitigate or eliminate negative impacts • Summary: Provide an executive summary of conclusions up to three pages in length • Final Reporting: Provide a comprehensive final report including all information from the project