• Codes, regulations, and bylaws are not effectively applied and enforced. This drives work to the underground economy to the detriment of consumers, the industry, and society as a whole.

• The time and cost of compliance with regulations results in some contractors not complying in order to minimize costs and move projects ahead.

• Contractors who fully comply face delays and added costs that are avoided by others.

• Consumers typically have little understanding of the applicable regulations and what is requiredto comply with them.

• The industry acknowledges that regulations are needed to ensure quality and comprehensive work to protect the consumer.

• Contractors are not consulted effectively, and/or their input is discounted when new codes, regulation, policies, and bylaws are developed, which can result in unintended consequences to regulation.

• Poor quality product and/or installation leads to poor customer satisfaction and no energy savings.