Thank you to Crain’s Grand Rapids Business for talking to our President Eric DeVries about the important energy code changes being enforced for all commercial construction in Michigan starting April 22.

Read an excerpt of the article here then see the link to the full article below.

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A new state commercial building code requiring various energy efficiency measures in new construction and changes to existing buildings goes into effect next month. 

The most recent changes include requirements for energy recovery ventilators in all dwelling units, energy monitoring with breakout data for each energy source, outlet control via occupancy sensors for several commercial uses, as well as insulation, mechanical, electrical and plumbing improvement requirements.

However, the biggest change that developers, builders and architects should be aware of is the new requirement for Functional Performance Testing (FPT) and commissioning, according to Eric DeVries, president of Grandville-based energy consulting firm E3M Solutions.

“You spend a little bit more up front but you spend on average 18% less going forward so you recoup that money well before the end of the life of the building,” DeVries said. 

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Read the full article here: https://www.crainsgrandrapids.com/news/real-estate/new-energy-rules-for-commercial-buildings-set-to-take-effect-what-to-know/