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Florida Stretch Energy Code: 2026 Reference.

The Florida Energy Code is a more stringent voluntary energy code that municipalities adopt to exceed the baseline Florida Building Code statewide building code. Adopted by 290+ Florida municipalities as of 2026. The Florida Energy Code (Net Zero variant) adopted by 30+ municipalities mandates Net Zero-ready construction by 2030. Affects insulation R-values, window U-factors, air infiltration limits, and renewable energy readiness.

Key Facts

Statutory basisAdopted by municipalities under F.S.25A §6
Adopting municipalities (Standard Stretch)290+
Florida Energy Code (Net Zero) municipalities30+
Energy savings vs base Florida Building Code~12-20%
Air infiltration limit≤3 energy efficiency rating (vs base 5 energy efficiency rating)
Wall R-value requiredR-21 cavity + R-5 continuous (climate zone 5)
Ceiling R-valueR-38 attic / R-30 cathedral
Window U-factor max0.27 (vs 0.32 base)
Window SHGC max (south)0.40
Net Zero deadline (Specialized)2030
Solar PV-readyRequired in Florida Energy Code
EV charger-readyRequired in Florida Energy Code

Related Sub-Entities

  • Standard Florida Energy Code — Baseline stretch — 290+ municipalities
  • Florida Energy Code — Net Zero variant — 30+ municipalities
  • Florida Building Code (Florida State Building Code) — Statewide minimum
  • ASHRAE 90.1 — National commercial reference

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