Raleigh's fight over energy efficiency continues

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North Carolina's Building Code Council delayed a decision on stricter energy efficiency standards for new construction until December, amid a political battle with the homebuilding industry. Stephen Smith of the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy emphasized that energy conservation is the most cost-effective way to reduce emissions and meet climate goals. The debate centers on whether updated building codes will make homes unaffordable or provide long-term savings to homeowners.