Ekotrope Code with Tradeoff Explorer

Total UA compliance opens the door to more flexibility, lower costs, and faster approvals.

Energy code compliance doesn’t have to be so hard.Ekotrope Code gives builders, designers, and building teams a purpose-built tool to evaluate Total UA compliance with confidence and speed.

 

The Value of Energy Code TRADE-OFFS

Most builders default to prescriptive compliance — checking boxes on insulation levels, window specs, and equipment requirements. But prescriptive paths leave money on the table.

By comparison, Total UA compliance lets your building’s envelope perform as a system. Trade off a window spec here, optimize insulation there — and still pass. The result: more design freedom, smarter cost allocation, and a compliant building that’s built the way you want to build it.

We support Pennsylvania’s new Residential Energy Code.

Coverage highlights:
• Updated as new adoptions and amendments take effect
• State and jurisdiction-specific code logic built in
• 50+ supported codes and expanding rapidly

We’ve made it a priority to be present in the jurisdictions where builders need support most — especially where there’s no other purpose-built tool available. If your jurisdiction supports Total UA, Ekotrope Code gives you a clean, easy-to-use interface to evaluate compliance and generate documentation — no workarounds required.

FEATURE: EKOTROPE CODE TRADE-OFF EXPLORER
See every path to compliance. Pick the best one. The Result? Compliance optimized for cost, not just code

The centerpiece of Ekotrope Code is the Trade-off Explorer — a powerful, visual interface that shows you alternative ways to hit your passing UA score. Adjust a wall assembly. Swap a window package. Change your ceiling insulation. The Trade-off Explorer recalculates in real time and shows you exactly what it means for your compliance score.

Try it for Free!
Ekotrope Code is free to use — no commitment. Sign up now to get your account login. Evaluate your building plans and generate your first compliance reports today!

No more guesswork. No more spreadsheets. Just a clear picture of your options — so you can make the call that’s right for your project, your budget, and your timeline.

What the Trade-off Explorer gives you:
• Instant recalculation as you explore design alternatives
• A clear pass/fail indicator at every step