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The Manitoba government has decided to adopt the lowest possible standard for energy efficiency when the newest national model codes take effect next year.
“It’s a missed opportunity to reduce the cost of living for Manitobans,” said Laura Tyler, executive director of Sustainable Building Manitoba.
On July 7, the province announced the Manitoba Building Code, Manitoba Plumbing Code, Manitoba Energy Code and Manitoba Fire Code will all be updated to the 2020 national model codes, as of Jan. 1, 2024. Among five available tiers of energy efficiency for new buildings, Manitoba has adopted Tier 1, the lowest possible standard.
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