R4.1 – Stretch Code Overview and Compliance Options

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CEU’s: 1 CSL (Topic – Code), 1 AIA, 1 BPI, 1 Code Official

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course discusses energy code provisions specific to the Massachusetts stretch code, including the three available compliance paths – RESNET HERS, Passive House and ENERGY STAR. The presenter will also discuss how renewable energy tradeoffs for technologies such as solar PV, solar thermal systems, clean biomass stoves, or renewable primary heating systems. Available software programs and required documentation for each of these compliance paths will be examined.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Learning Objective 1:

Identifies the Massachusetts residential stretch energy code document and software requirements

Learning Objective 2:

Discusses and identifies the requirements in order to meet the RESNET HERS energy code compliance path

Learning Objective 3:

Discusses and identifies the requirements in order to meet the Energy Star energy code compliance path

Learning Objective 4:

Discusses and identifies the requirements in order to meet the Passive House energy code compliance path