Provo Climate Zone & Energy Code

Climate Zone: IECC Climate Zone 5B (cold-dry). Provo's Utah Valley location (4,550 ft elevation) produces hot, dry summers (98°F/62°F cooling design) and cold winters (5°F heating design). One of the fastest-growing counties in the US.

Energy Code & Manual J Requirement: Utah Residential Building Code (IECC 2021). ACCA Manual J required for all Utah County HVAC permit applications.

Local Electric Utility: Rocky Mountain Power (PacifiCorp)

Building Department: City of Provo Development Services Building Division

Local Trade Association: ACCA Utah / ASHRAE Utah Chapter