A new building code rolled out by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) to improve energy efficiency in commercial buildings and office spaces could drive renewable energy adoption, provided states incorporate it into local building bylaws. The BEE has issued the Energy Conservation and Sustainable Building Code 2024, which establishes standards to enhance energy efficiency in commercial and office buildings. A key feature of the code is its emphasis on enabling solar integration at the design stage, encouraging developers to account for renewable energy systems early in project planning.