Vermont Energy Efficiency Standards for residential construction–a potential trap for builders and a cause of action for injured homeowners
> Ed. Note: this article was written by Attorney Bob Brazil and was the subject of last week’s “Law Matters” on Magic 97.7 In 1997 Vermont passed the “Vermont Residential Building Energy Standards” (“RBES”). Pursuant to this law, all residential construction occurring after July 1, 1998 must meet specific energy efficiency standards. “Residential construction” is […]