- Midwest has experienced rising average temperatures with the largest warming seen in the winter months.
- The growing season has been extended by one week because of earlier last spring frosts and precipitation has become more frequent including increased instances of heavy downpours.
- Since the 1980s, large heat waves have become more frequent than any time in the last century.
- These effects of climate change are predicted to continue, threatening the region's economy, landscape, character, and quality of life.
Climate ConcernsRegional Issues & State Action:
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Missouri Minimum Energy EfficiencyStandards For State BuildingsPublic Buildings
Intro/Brief:
Missouri has no mandatory or voluntary statewide energy code for private residential and commercial construction.
Citation: SECTIONS 8.295 - 8.837 - STATE BUILDINGS
Application: Applies to all new and renovated state-owned construction.
Approximate Stringency: As stringent as the 2006 IECC.
Effective Date: July 1, 2009
Background:
Information last updated February 7, 2012
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Based on:
Mandatory
Date Passed:
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Date Effective:
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
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