The 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) and the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC) are the official energy codes adopted statewide in Texas. These codes regulate residential energy efficiency standards, ensuring that homes meet air sealing, insulation, and mechanical system efficiency requirements.
Official Texas Energy Code Resources
🔹 2018 IECC (Texas Edition)
– Regulates building envelope insulation, blower door testing, and duct leakage limits.
– Available for free viewing at the [International Code Council (ICC) website](https://codes.iccsafe.org/).
– Printable versions must be purchased from ICC.
🔹 2018 IRC (Texas Edition)
– Covers residential building codes, including energy efficiency provisions similar to the IECC.
– Available for free at the [ICC website](https://codes.iccsafe.org/).
🔹 Texas Energy Code Amendments
– Texas adopts the IECC and IRC with local amendments.
– Some jurisdictions (e.g., Austin, Dallas, Houston) have stricter energy efficiency requirements.
Texas Energy Code Compliance Options
The 2018 IECC offers several compliance pathways, including:
✅ Prescriptive Path – Follow standard insulation and system efficiency tables.
✅ Performance Path – Use energy modeling to prove compliance.
✅ HERS Index (ERI Path) – Meet Texas-specific HERS score targets.
🔹 For details, visit our [Compliance Pathways](https://txenergycode.com/pathways/) page.
📞 888-213-3975 – Local Energy Audits – Certified testing for blower doors, duct leakage, and energy efficiency compliance.
