The Western Governors’ Association will host a two-day Energy Efficient Buildings
Workshop to discuss strategies for achieving greater energy efficiency in new residential
construction and public buildings. By successfully implementing new energy efficiency
strategies and prospecting for their increased profitability, a 30 percent greater
improvement in energy efficiency above current International Energy Conservation
Codes is the overarching goal.

This workshop will bring together participants from throughout the Western states to:
• Share existing tools, best practices, and successful approaches used to
overcome impediments to achieving highly efficient buildings
• Identify legislative and regulatory (state and local) changes that will assist in
promoting highly efficient buildings
• Identify incentives that would encourage builders of both residential and public
properties to voluntarily build beyond required energy efficiency standards