Achieving Energy Efficiency: Illinois Energy Conservation Code Requirements for Residential Buildings

Residential energy efficiency plays a crucial role in reducing energy consumption, lowering utility bills, and minimizing environmental impact. This article provides comprehensive guidelines for compliance with Illinois Energy Conservation Code. It covers topics such as building thermal envelope, insulation requirements, fenestration standards, and mechanical ventilation systems. By adhering to these guidelines, homeowners can create energy-efficient…

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The Secret Rulebook — illustration of State Farm Operation Guide OG 75-160, Wind/Hail Roofing Guidelines (dated 04-18-2018), marked Exhibit 26 and stamped unsealed by court order, showing a 10×10 test square counting hail impacts on a roof claim — Part 2 of The Hail Files investigation into the State Farm Oklahoma lawsuits.

THE HAIL FILES — PART 2 · The Rulebook: Inside OG 75-160, State Farm’s Internal Wind/Hail Roofing Guidelines (Exhibit 26, Unsealed) By Allied Emergency Services · The Hail Files investigative series · Updated September 3, 2026 In Part 1, we showed you the strategy — unsealed emails in which State Farm executives allegedly called full…

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Sealing Bathroom and Kitchen Exhaust Fans for Energy Savings – A Comprehensive Guide

Scope Air seal around kitchen and bathroom exhaust fans to keep conditioned air from leaking into unconditioned space. Description Exhaust fans in bathrooms and kitchens are essential for ventilation but can also lead to energy loss if not properly sealed. Gaps around the fan housing and ducts can allow conditioned air to leak into unconditioned…

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