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Maine Energy Code Update

Sector: Commercial • Location: Maine, United States

Source: The Maine Monitor

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Planned

Maine is implementing a new energy code that requires builders to increase attic insulation to R60, which is a significant increase from the previous standard of R49. This change aims to improve energy efficiency but raises concerns about housing affordability as construction costs may increase.

Status
Prospective
Sector
Commercial, Residential
Location
Maine, United States of America
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
The Maine Monitor

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The project “Maine Energy Code Update” is an infrastructure initiative in the Commercial sector, located in Maine, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from The Maine Monitor.

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Maine is implementing a new energy code that requires builders to increase attic insulation to R60, which is a significant increase from the previous standard of R49. This change aims to improve energy efficiency but raises concerns about housing affordability as construction costs may increase.

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United States of America (USA)

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Maine

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The Maine Monitor

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Commercial, Residential

Article published date

2025-03-15

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