List of Articles by Michelle Britt
About the Author
Michelle Britt is the former director of energy programs at the International Code Council. She has more than 15 years of experience impacting building energy use and broader sustainability and has served national, state and local governments; industry; and non-profits across the U.S. and the Pacific. Her broad background in land use and transportation planning and environmental impact analysis brings a holistic approach to her work in building energy. Previously, she was a partner with the Britt/Makela Group and a senior research scientist with the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. She holds a bachelor’s degree in environmental studies and a master’s degree in architecture.
mbritt@iccsafe.org
mbritt@iccsafe.org
Energy efficiency and carbon reduction
Date Posted: 02/01/2021
IECC Q&A: Dwelling unit lighting in multi-family buildings
Code Council Energy Programs Director Michelle Britt references Section Section C405.1 of the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code to answer a question on dwelling unit lighting in multi-family buildings.
Date Posted: 11/16/2020
IECC Q&A: Warehouse freeze protection
Code Council Energy Programs Director Michelle Britt references Section C402.1.1 of the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code to answer a question regarding warehouse freeze protection.
Date Posted: 09/21/2020
Performance-based forms for commercial building energy code compliance training webinars
Date Posted: 09/18/2020
Simplified International Energy Conservation Code residential compliance
Date Posted: 09/14/2020
IECC Q&A: Change of occupancy and the thermal envelope
Code Council Energy Programs Director Michelle Britt references Section C402 of the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code to answer a question regarding changes of occupancy and the thermal envelope.
Date Posted: 07/27/2020
Call for materials: The future of building energy efficiency and zero carbon buildings subcommittee update
The Code Council's Sustainability Membership Council subcommittee task groups have been meeting to continue collaboration on topics of interest, education, identifying resources and working on supporting materials to share with interested parties.
Date Posted: 06/19/2020
Residential compliance options of the International Energy Conservation Code
The intent of the IECC is effective use and conservation of energy over the useful life of the building and within the 2015 and 2018 IECC there are three distinct compliance options: the Prescriptive, Performance and Energy Rating Index paths.
Date Posted: 06/01/2020
IECC Q&A: Residential or commercial townhouses
Code Council Energy Programs Director Michelle Britt references Section 202 of the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code to answer a question on the definition of a residential building.
Date Posted: 05/25/2020
The "why" behind the International Energy Conservation Code
Enforcement of the International Energy Conservation Code is much easier when the “why” behind the code and certain provisions are understood.
Date Posted: 04/06/2020
IECC Q&A: Lighting controls for display lighting
Code Council Energy Programs Director Michelle Britt references Section C405.2 of the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code to answer a question on lighting controls for display lighting.
Date Posted: 03/23/2020
Non-energy code best practices that can ease IECC enforcement
The best practices from Salem, Ore., and Mecklenburg County, N.C., are highlighted, focusing on coordination, consistency and incentives for eliminating inspection failures.
Date Posted: 02/03/2020
IECC Q&A: Switches and lighting occupancy sensors in storage rooms
Code Council Energy Programs Director Michelle Britt references Section C405.2.1.1 of the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code to answer a question on switches and lighting occupancy sensors in storage rooms.
Date Posted: 01/27/2020
The IECC: What will the future bring?
The International Energy Conservation Code — founded on broad-based principles that make possible the use of new materials and new energy-efficient designs — plays a critical role in promoting safer and more resilient buildings.
Date Posted: 12/05/2019
Q&A on the International Energy Conservation Code
Some of the typical questions asked of the technical support team of the International Code Council regarding the the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code are addressed.
Date Posted: 11/18/2019
Q&A on the International Energy Conservation Code
Some of the typical questions asked of the technical support team of the International Code Council regarding the the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code are addressed.
Date Posted: 09/23/2019
Help ICC research residential building energy efficiency
The International Code Council is looking for jurisdictions that are willing to be part of a solutions-based study that will support code development and enforcement.
Date Posted: 08/29/2019
Energy efficiency, sustainability results from the Committee Action Hearings
The Code Council's Michelle Britt and Allan Bilka share some of the highlights of the International Energy Conservation Code and International Green Construction Code from the2019 Committee Action Hearings.
Date Posted: 08/12/2019
Q&A on the International Energy Conservation Code
Some of the typical questions asked of the technical support team of the International Code Council regarding the the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code are addressed.
Date Posted: 07/22/2019
New DOE analysis supports use of 2018 IECC
A new Department of Energy review of the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code indicates that the updated model code will increase energy efficiency in residential buildings.
Date Posted: 06/03/2019
Q&A on the International Energy Conservation Code
Some of the typical questions asked of the technical support team of the International Code Council regarding the the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code are addressed.
Date Posted: 05/17/2019
Zero energy buildings in context with today’s codes
In building energy efficiency circles, the terms net zero, zero net energy, carbon neutrality and net carbon neutral are becoming increasingly common when discussing policy trends.
Date Posted: 04/15/2019
Where energy efficiency meets prosperity
A thoughtful, whole building design approach can serve as a straightforward and effective framework in crafting sustainability initiatives that drive more resilient development and help cities achieve economic prosperity.
Date Posted: 04/01/2019
Q&A on the International Energy Conservation Code
Some of the typical questions asked of the technical support team of the International Code Council regarding the the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code are addressed.
Date Posted: 03/25/2019
UCF, ICC, RESNET partner on energy efficiency project
The Code Council’s energy program will partner with the University of Central Florida and RESNET on exciting energy efficiency project.
Date Posted: 03/11/2019
Q&A on the International Energy Conservation Code
Some of the typical questions asked of the technical support team of the International Code Council regarding the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code are addressed.
Date Posted: 01/25/2019
H.R. 5895 signed into law
The Act renews funding that supports energy efficiency and resiliency efforts and helps states implement their building codes.
Date Posted: 09/28/2018
An outstanding energy codes conference
The International Code Council continues to engage and focus on the future of building energy efficiency.
Date Posted: 08/20/2018
Leaders participate in landmark national roundtable
The International Code Council presented a unique opportunity to discuss the future of building energy policy.
Date Posted: 08/06/2018
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