EN7Update Building and Development Codes

Progress

On Track

The City of Westminster regularly updates its building and development codes to reflect best practices, including energy efficiency updates.

This strategy focuses on ways to improve energy efficiency and renewable energy practices in new development.

Regularly adopt updated International Building and Energy Conservation Codes to establish minimum energy efficiency requirements. The city has adopted the 2021 suite of codes from the International Code Council (ICC). The ICC released updated 2024 codes in 2023 and are set to release 2027 codes in late 2026.
Provide training opportunities to the community when new codes are adopted.
Create programs, incentives and local code amendments to encourage above-code energy efficiency and renewable energy practices, including but not limited to net zero energy construction and cool roof installation.

2029
Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) Building Policy Collaborative Grant Awarded
On September 3, 2025, the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) awarded the City of Westminster (City) $1,200,000 in funds from the Building Policy Collaborative (BPC) grant. The grant includes dedicated funds to support energy code updates, assist the Building Department with implementation, and provide technical assistance to the community.

2026 →

Resource Needs
Funding for consulting services for local code amendments and training.

Information updated 09/22/2026