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ENERGY STAR Certified Homes
2022-10-24 10:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
To begin or maintain an active partnership with ENERGY STAR, an organization must have at least one individual on staff who is a certified Rater and has completed the required training through an accredited training provider. This training is for the ENERGY STAR Certified Homes Version 3.1 training. The test will be given following the final day of training.
Classes will be Monday & Tuesday (10/24-10/25) from 10 AM EST to 2:30 PM EST.
The exam will be on Tuesday (10/25) immediately following class. Exams will be from 2:30 PM EST to 4:30 PM EST.

ENERGY STAR Multifamily New Construction and Certified Homes
2022-10-24 10:00 - 14:30
To begin or maintain an active partnership with ENERGY STAR, an organization must have at least one individual on staff who is a certified Rater and has completed the required training through an accredited training provider. This training combines the ENERGY STAR Certified Homes Version 3.1 training with the Multifamily New Construction ENERGY STAR Version 1.1 Training required by January 1, 2020. This training meets this requirement, and will earn you enough PDHs to renew your Rater Certification for 3 years!
ENERGY STAR Certified Homes – Monday & Tuesday (10/24-10/25). The exam will be on Tuesday (10/25) following the class.
ENERGY STAR Multi-Family New Construction – Wednesday through Friday (10/26-10/28). The exam will be on Friday (10/28) following the class.
Classes daily from 10 AM EST to 2:30 PM EST. Exams will be from 2:30 PM EST to 4:30 PM EST

ENERGY STAR Multifamily New Construction Rater Training
2022-10-26 10:00 - 14:30
To begin or maintain an active partnership with ENERGY STAR, an organization must have at least one individual on staff who is a certified Rater and has completed the required training through an accredited training provider. Effective January 1st 2020, Raters must complete the MFNC Version 1.1 Training prior to certifying projects in the new Multifamily New Construction ENERGY STAR program. This training meets this requirement, and will earn you enough PDHs to renew your Rater Certification for 3 years! Test will be given following the final day of training.
CONTACT US ABOUT GROUP TRAINING
Classes will be Wednesday through Friday (10/26-10/28) from 10 AM EST to 2:30 PM EST.
The exam will be Friday (10/28) immediately following class and last 2 hours.

R3.2 Whole-House Mechanical Ventilation: Options for Code Compliance
2022-10-26 13:00 - 14:00 | ONLINE – WEBINAR
Make sure to use the GoToWebinar link to obtain video access, this is required and verified for CEU credit. VIDEO VIEWING IS REQUIRED!
CEU’s: 1 CSL (Topic – Code), 1AIA, I BPI, 1 Code Official
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Mechanical ventilation is as important to indoor air quality as it is for energy conservation. The second part of the course will cover 2018 IECC, IRC, and Massachusetts amendments relating to whole-house mechanical ventilation system requirements. This will include when whole-house ventilation is required, how to calculate the minimum design airflow rate, and how to verify installed airflow rates. The presenter will also provide an overview of different ventilation systems – exhaust only, supply-only and balanced ventilation (including ERVs/HRVs) – along with pros and cons of each type of system.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Ventilation Types
Why Ventilate
Calculating Ventilation amount

R4.4 - The Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code for HERS Raters
2022-10-26 13:00 - 16:15 | ONLINE – WEBINAR
Make sure to use the GoToWebinar link to obtain video access, this is required and verified for CEU credit. VIDEO VIEWING IS REQUIRED!
CEU’s: 3 AIA, 3 BPI, 3 Code Official
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code incorporates a blend of energy rating requirements and International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) requirements, which often leads to confusion. This course covers the requirements of the Energy Rating Index (ERI) path, as amended by Massachusetts, and IECC “mandatory” requirements. This course, specifically designed for HERS Raters, reviews details of the ERI path, including rating standard options, renewable energy bonuses, and verification and documentation requirements. It will also discuss every IECC requirement that is mandatory under the ERI path, including envelope, mechanical system, service hot water, and whole-house mechanical ventilation. The Stretch Code requires a completed ENERGY STAR Thermal Enclosure System Checklist, and this course will provide a review of the items required on this checklist in comparison to the IECC Air Barrier and Insulation Installation Criteria, which are also required. The course will also describe duct leakage testing requirements, including IECC and RESNET 301 testing exemptions and related modeling issues. Finally, the course will briefly touch on the alternative ERI path (ENERGY STAR Homes and Passive House), EV-Ready requirements, and solar-ready requirements.

(C5.1) - 2018 IECC Update
2022-10-26 14:05 - 15:05 | ONLINE – WEBINAR
Make sure to use the GoToWebinar link to obtain video access, this is required and verified for CEU credit. VIDEO VIEWING IS REQUIRED!
CEU’s: 1 CSL (Topic – Energy), 1 AIA, 1 BPI, 1 Code Official
Description:
The International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) is updated every three years to address technological innovations and keep driving the effective use of energy in buildings. Massachusetts legislation requires the Commonwealth to adopt the latest version of the IECC within a year of its publication. While the adoption has not always occurred on schedule, the Board of Building Regulations and Standards is actively reviewing the 2018 IECC with an eye to adopt in the first half of 2019. This webinar will provide a look ahead to the 2018 IECC by highlighting significant changes from the 2015 IECC, including new provisions relating to buried ducts, the building thermal envelope, mechanical ventilation, updated lighting requirements and changes to the energy rating index compliance alternative.
Learning Objectives:
1-Explain the Massachusetts commercial energy code adoption process
2-Discuss how the ICC develops the IECC
3-Identify the key changes between the commercial provisions of the 2015 IECC and the 2018 IECC
4-Discuss the Massachusetts amendments to the 2018 IECC

(C4.3) - Designers, Builders, and Code Officials Working Together
2022-11-03 13:00 - 14:00 | ONLINE – WEBINAR
Make sure to use the GoToWebinar link to obtain video access, this is required and verified for CEU credit. VIDEO VIEWING IS REQUIRED!
CEU’s: 1 CSL (Topic – Energy), 1 AIA, 1 BPI, 1 Code Official
Com Designers, Builders, & Code Officials Working Together
The role of architects and designers versus builders and building owners regarding energy code compliant design and construction is not always clear. Architects and designers are responsible for providing compliant drawings but may not be tasked with handling third-party documentation or on-site supervision. Conflicts may arise when these roles are not clearly delineated in the scope of work. This module will cover various energy code documentation requirements and construction supervision duties and present various models and best practices for who is responsible for what. Code officials will also benefit from this session by gaining a more thorough understanding of documentation and verification processes.

MA R3.3 Residential Ventilation Done Right. How and Why.
2022-11-16 13:00 - 14:00 | ONLINE – WEBINAR
Make sure to use the GoToWebinar link to obtain video access, this is required and verified for CEU credit. VIDEO VIEWING IS REQUIRED!
CEUs: 1 AIA, 1 BPI, 1 CSL (Topic – Code), 1 Building Official
Residential Webinar – Residential Ventilation Done Right. How and Why.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Part 1 and 2 Mechanical ventilation is as important to indoor air quality as it is for energy conservation. The second part of the course will cover 2018 IECC, IRC, and Massachusetts amendments relating to whole-house mechanical ventilation system requirements. This will include when whole-house ventilation is required, how to calculate the minimum design airflow rate, and how to verify installed airflow rates. The presenter will also provide an overview of different ventilation systems – exhaust only, supply-only and balanced ventilation (including ERVs/HRVs) – along with pros and cons of each type of system.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
-Ventilation Types
-Why Ventilate
-Calculating Ventilation amount

MA- C1.1 Shining a Light On Commercial Building Solar Ready Requirements
2022-11-16 14:05 - 15:05 | ONLINE – WEBINAR
Make sure to use the GoToWebinar link to obtain video access, this is required and verified for CEU credit. VIDEO VIEWING IS REQUIRED!
CEU’s: 1 CSL (Topic – Energy), 1 AIA, 1 BPI, 1 Code Official
COURSE DESCRIPTION 1.1
A new requirement in the MA 780 CMR 9th Edition, Chapter 13 code amendments require all commercial new construction subject to that code to be designed and constructed to be “Solar-Ready”. This requirement is to ensure that future building infrastructure can take advantage of a market that is expected to become more conducive to renewable energy. This 1-hour presentation further expands on the requirements with guidance for code officials as to what they should expect to look for in plan reviews and site inspections. Draft checklists for those criteria will also be unveiled and reviewed for additional comments and enhancement, for use by code officials and other construction stakeholders.

C7.1 - Building Systems Commissioning: Saving Money and Meeting Code
2022-11-17 13:00 - 14:00 | ONLINE – WEBINAR
Make sure to use the GoToWebinar link to obtain video access, this is required and verified for CEU credit. VIDEO VIEWING IS REQUIRED!
CEU’s: 1 CSL (Topic – Code), 1 AIA, 1 BPI, 1 Code Official
Commercial Webinar – Building Systems Commissioning: Saving Money and Meeting Code
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Building commissioning reduces energy bills, improves comfort, reduces CO2 and other emissions, and… it is the law. According to data from US Energy Information Administration (EIA), in 2018 commercial buildings accounted for over 18% of the energy consumed in the US, with over half that energy dedicated to heating, cooling, and lighting. While most building owners and builders understand the importance of high-efficacy lighting and efficient HVAC systems, the importance of building system commissioning is less widely appreciated. Studies have shown that the operating efficiency of commercial buildings improves by as much as 13% with commissioning.
This course will provide an overview of mechanical systems and lighting commissioning including the benefits to building owners and occupants, the general commissioning process, and a review of energy code requirements and associated documentation. The course will also identify the roles that building owners, builders, code officials, and commissioning agents play in the commissioning process and highlight relevant industry standards and certifications.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Attendees will be able to…
1. Describe the code requirements for building systems commissioning.
2. Understand the different phases of the commissioning process.
3. Identify the roles of building owners, commissioning providers, builders, and building code officials.
4. Provide and review the required commissioning documentation.

R4.1 - Stretch Code Overview and Compliance Options
2022-12-14 13:00 - 14:00 | ONLINE – WEBINAR
Make sure to use the GoToWebinar link to obtain video access, this is required and verified for CEU credit. VIDEO VIEWING IS REQUIRED!
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

C2.1 - COMcheck 101 – A New Energy Code Requirement Made Easy
2022-12-14 14:05 - 15:05 | ONLINE – WEBINAR
Make sure to use the GoToWebinar link to obtain video access, this is required and verified for CEU credit. VIDEO VIEWING IS REQUIRED!
CEU’s: 1 CSL (Topic – Energy), 1 AIA, 1 BPI, 1 Code Official
Commercial Webinar – COMcheck 101 – A New Energy Code Requirement Made Easy
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Massachusetts 9th Edition State Building Energy Code contains a new requirement that ALL commercial building energy code projects have COMcheck reports as part of the permit application. This is a tool for jurisdictions to gather all the relevant energy code information, including a plan review checklist. This also assures that the jurisdiction has a project-specific list of “Mandatory” compliance elements for verification during plan reviews and inspections. This course will familiarize Massachusetts commercial building stakeholders with the US-DOE COMcheck software. By attending this course, you will be able to identify construction specifications needed to complete a compliant COMcheck calculation and you’ll learn how to enter building envelope, lighting, and mechanical components into the software. We’ll also discuss how to create COMcheck compliance reports and ensure they are accurate with respect to the building plans
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
COMcheck Reports

(R3.1) Residential Mechanical Systems: Whole House Ventilation (Pt 1)
2023-05-03 08:30 - 10:00 | ONLINE – WEBINAR
NYSERDA Energy Code Training provided by Performance Systems Development
R3.1 Residential Mechanical Systems: Whole House Ventilation Part 1 T02-07-2857
COST:
Free registration for New York Code Officials.*
Use discount code: NYCEO
*For use by New York Code Officials only.
All Others: $15.00
CONTINUING EDUCATION:
Architects: 1.5 AIA LU | HSW
Home Performance Contractors: 1.5 BPI CEUs
Code Enforcement Officials: 1.5 NYS DOS In-Service Hours
To receive credit, participants must log into the GoToWebinar application within the first 15 minutes of the training and stay until the end of the webinar. VIDEO VIEWING IS REQUIRED!
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Build Tight, Ventilate Right Background
Building Tight: Why?
Ventilating Right: Why and How?
Ventilation Codes and Standards
Ventilation Types: Pros and Cons

(R3.2) Residential: Efficient Forced Air Distribution (Pt 2)
2023-05-03 10:15 - 11:45 | ONLINE – WEBINAR
NYSERDA Energy Code Training provided by Performance Systems Development
R3.2 Residential: Efficient Forced Air Distribution Part 2 T02-07-2862
COST:
Free registration for New York Code Officials.*
Use discount code: NYCEO
*For use by New York Code Officials only.
All Others: $15.00
CONTINUING EDUCATION:
Architects: 1.5 AIA LU | HSW
Home Performance Contractors: 1.5 BPI CEUs
Code Enforcement Officials: 1.5 NYS DOS In-Service Hours
To receive credit, participants must log into the GoToWebinar application within the first 15 minutes of the training and stay until the end of the webinar. VIDEO VIEWING IS REQUIRED!
COURSE DESCRIPTION
In this course attendees will understand the importance of duct testing, sealing, and installation on the total performance of a house heating and cooling system. Attendees will be able to distinguish various code requirements based on duct proximity to the building thermal envelope. In addition, attendees will learn duct insulation requirements and methods. Attendees will be introduced to a customizable Duct and Envelope Testing (DET) reporting form to make demonstrating code compliance straightforward and efficient.
Learning Objectives:
1. Understand the consequences of leaky duct systems
2. Understand how to achieve tight ducts
3. Identify and resolve other common duct installation problems
4. Utilize the provided duct and envelope testing (DET) form to document or verify compliance with duct testing requirements

(R1.1) Residential Energy Plan Reviews in 15 Minutes or Less (Pt 1)
2023-05-04 08:30 - 10:00 | ONLINE – WEBINAR
NYSERDA Energy Code Training provided by Performance Systems Development
Residential Energy Plan Reviews in 15 Minutes or Less (Pt 1) T02-07-2829
COST:
Free registration for New York Code Officials.*
Use discount code: NYCEO
*For use by New York Code Officials only.
All Others: $15.00
CONTINUING EDUCATION:
Architects: 1.5 AIA LU | HSW
Home Performance Contractors: 1.5 BPI CEUs
Code Enforcement Officials: 1.5 NYS DOS In-Service Hours
To receive credit, participants must log into the GoToWebinar application within the first 15 minutes of the training and stay until the end of the webinar. VIDEO VIEWING IS REQUIRED!
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Countless previous research shows that code officials have very limited time to perform thorough plan reviews and that energy code provisions are often the first items to be jettisoned. This webinar is Part 1 of a two-part series, and will not only help code officials, but also those responsible for preparing construction documents. Participants will understand what’s required to do quick – yet thorough – document submittals and plan reviews. Sample checklists, worksheets and other forms will be discussed and downloadable.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
1. Describe a process for reviewing residential plans that includes assessing the highest impact energy code provisions
2. Understand the inputs to provided forms and checklists such as duct and envelope testing verification and HVAC design forms and integrate them into your organization’s normal compliance documentation or enforcement processes
3. Recreate a timeline that includes which construction details and verification forms needed to be provided/collected
4. Describe how third-party energy professionals such as duct and envelope testers and HERS Raters fit into the inspection process

(R1.2) Residential Energy Inspections in 15 Minutes or Less (Pt 2)
2023-05-04 10:15 - 11:45 | ONLINE – WEBINAR
NYSERDA Energy Code Training provided by Performance Systems Development
Residential Energy Inspections in 15 Minutes or Less (Pt 2) T02-07-2863
COST:
Free registration for New York Code Officials.*
Use discount code: NYCEO
*For use by New York Code Officials only.
All Others: $15.00
CONTINUING EDUCATION:
Architects: 1.5 AIA LU | HSW
Home Performance Contractors: 1.5 BPI CEUs
Code Enforcement Officials: 1.5 NYS DOS In-Service Hours
To receive credit, participants must log into the GoToWebinar application within the first 15 minutes of the training and stay until the end of the webinar. VIDEO VIEWING IS REQUIRED!
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Countless previous research shows that code officials have very limited time to perform thorough energy code inspections. This 90-minute webinar will cover the five required inspections: footing and foundation; Framing and rough-in; Plumbing, Mechanical and Final. Part 2 of a two-part series, this course will not only help code officials but also those responsible for designing and constructing residential buildings. Participants will understand what’s required to do quick – yet thorough – site inspections. Sample inspection checklists, worksheets and other forms will be discussed and downloadable.
Learning objectives:
After taking this course, attendees will be able to…
1. Describe a process for inspecting residential construction that includes assessing the highest impact energy code provisions
2. Understand the inputs to provided forms and checklists such as duct and envelope testing verification and HVAC design forms and integrate them into your organization’s compliance documentation or enforcement processes
3. Recreate a timeline that includes which construction details and verification forms need to be provided/collected and when in the design/construction process
4. Describe how third-party energy professionals such as duct and envelope testers and HERS Raters fit into the inspection process

(C1.1) Mechanical Systems for Large Commercial Buildings (Pt 1)
2023-05-09 08:30 - 10:00 | ONLINE – WEBINAR
NYSERDA Energy Code Training provided by Performance Systems Development
(C1.1) Mechanical Systems for Large Commercial Buildings (Part 1)
T02-07-2910
COST:
Free registration for New York Code Officials.*
Use discount code: NYCEO
*For use by New York Code Officials only.
All Others: $15.00
CONTINUING EDUCATION:
Architects: 1.5 AIA LU | HSW
Home Performance Contractors: 1.5 BPI CEUs
Code Enforcement Officials: 1.5 NYS DOS In-Service Hours
To receive credit, participants must log into the GoToWebinar application within the first 15 minutes of the training and stay until the end of the webinar. VIDEO VIEWING IS REQUIRED!
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Large commercial buildings are common in large urban areas, and while less common in suburban and rural areas, they have large per-building energy impacts. This program will prepare design professionals and code enforcement officials ensure their work results in buildings with better-than-average energy use intensities.
Attendees will be asked to pinpoint the locations in construction documents where various mechanical controls and equipment specifications are (or should be). Guided discussions will help attendees identify the best ways to provide adequate documentation on plans and inspect or elucidate control configurations in the field.
Learning Objectives:
Attendees will be able to…
1. Understand the types and basic functions of common and complex HVAC systems
2. Identify where ventilation and related equipment are required including economizers, demand-controlled ventilation, and energy recovery ventilation
3. Understand fan power limitation calculations and how to determine if systems meet code limits
4. Know when commissioning is required and identify what is needed to show compliance

Cranberry Township - The 2018 IECC for Pennsylvania - Residential
2023-05-09 08:30 - 12:00 | Pittsburgh Marriott North 100 Cranberry Woods Drive Cranberry Township, PA 16066
The 2018 IECC for Pennsylvania – Residential (Morning May 9th)
Continuing Education: Three (3) hours. AIA LU|HSW, BPI, ICC, PA UCC, NARI
The 2018 IECC went into effect on February 14, 2022 bringing with it significant energy savings, mainly from improved envelope tightness. This training will include a high-level review of building science concepts including basic thermodynamics (how heat moves), including stack effect, and conditions that result in optimum occupant comfort. The program will focus on high-impact energy code provisions and items with relatively high noncompliance as found by a DOE/PNNL field study completed in 2018. Specific topics will include envelope insulation, air sealing, and testing, whole-house mechanical ventilation, HVAC equipment sizing, duct insulation, sealing, and testing, and service hot water pipe insulation and circulating system controls. Instructors will also present the use of checklists and third-party verification forms.
Learning objectives:
Identify significant changes between the 2015 and 2018 IECC
Describe the science behind building energy efficiency and occupant comfort and productivity
Identify the energy code provisions with high impact but low compliance rates
Understand how reduced air infiltration rate requirements will impact design, construction, and code enforcement

(C1.2) Lighting Systems for Large Commercial Buildings (Pt 2)
2023-05-09 10:15 - 11:45 | ONLINE – WEBINAR
NYSERDA Energy Code Training provided by Performance Systems Development
(C1.2) Lighting Systems for Large Commercial Buildings Part 2 T02-07-2908
COST:
Free registration for New York Code Officials.*
Use discount code: NYCEO
*For use by New York Code Officials only.
All Others: $15.00
CONTINUING EDUCATION:
Architects: 1.5 AIA LU | HSW
Home Performance Contractors: 1.5 BPI CEUs
Code Enforcement Officials: 1.5 NYS DOS In-Service Hours
To receive credit, participants must log into the GoToWebinar application within the first 15 minutes of the training and stay until the end of the webinar. VIDEO VIEWING IS REQUIRED!
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Large commercial buildings are common in large urban areas, and while less common in suburban and rural areas, they have large per-building energy impacts. This program will prepare design professionals and code enforcement officials to ensure their work results in buildings with better-than-average energy use intensities.
Attendees will be asked to pinpoint the locations in construction documents where various lighting controls and equipment specifications are (or should be). Attendees will understand lighting power code requirements for both interior and exterior applications. Guided discussions will help attendees identify the best ways to provide adequate documentation on plans and inspect or elucidate control configurations in the field.
Learning objectives:
1- Understand the 2020 ECCCNYS code requirements for commercial lighting systems
2- Understand lighting power density calculations and how to determine if building and space types meet code limits
3- Understand how to do calculate exterior lighting power allowances
4- How to provide evidence of lighting functional testing

Cranberry Township - The 2018 IECC for Pennsylvania - Commercial
2023-05-09 13:00 - 16:30 | Pittsburgh Marriott North 100 Cranberry Woods Drive Cranberry Township, PA 16066
The 2018 IECC for Pennsylvania – Commercial (Afternoon May 9th)
Continuing Education: Three (3) hours. AIA LU|HSW, BPI, ICC, PA UCC, NARI
The 2018 IECC went into effect on February 14, 2022 bringing with it an annual savings of up to 14 percent. This training will include a high-level review of building science concepts including basic thermodynamics (how heat moves), including stack effect, and conditions that result in optimum occupant comfort and productivity. The program will focus on high-impact energy code provisions and items with relatively high noncompliance as found by a recent PNNL commercial energy efficiency field study. Specific topics will include envelope insulation and air sealing, mechanical system control configurations, economizers, kitchen ventilation, energy recovery ventilation, demand control ventilation, and lighting controls. These topics will be framed in terms of entering and reviewing COMcheck inputs and outputs for accuracy regarding the submitted construction documents. Instructors will also present the use of example checklists throughout the program.
Learning objectives:
Identify significant changes between the 2015 and 2018 IECC
Describe the science behind building energy efficiency and occupant comfort and productivity
Identify the energy code provisions with high impact but low compliance rates
Describe mechanical system and lighting control configuration requirements

(C2.1) Prioritizing ECCCNYS Enforcement for Commercial Buildings (Pt 1)
2023-05-10 08:30 - 10:00 | ONLINE – WEBINAR
NYSERDA Energy Code Training provided by Performance Systems Development
C2.1 Prioritizing ECCCNYS Enforcement for Commercial Buildings (Pt 1) Envelope T02-07-2940
COST:
Free registration for New York Code Officials.*
Use discount code: NYCEO
*For use by New York Code Officials only.
All Others: $15.00
CONTINUING EDUCATION:
Architects: 1.5 AIA LU | HSW
Home Performance Contractors: 1.5 BPI CEUs
Code Enforcement Officials: 1.5 NYS DOS In-Service Hours
To receive credit, participants must log into the GoToWebinar application within the first 15 minutes of the training and stay until the end of the webinar. VIDEO VIEWING IS REQUIRED!
COURSE DESCRIPTION
In a robust study of commercial buildings, 21% of the energy code provisions investigated were responsible for 81% of the potential savings. This created a framework for prioritizing energy code enforcement efforts based on the time it takes to verify a code provision versus the energy savings potential. With code enforcement officials being strapped for time and having other life-health safety priorities, this course, Part 1 of a two-part series, covering high-impact commercial envelope requirements, will help them prioritize efforts, improve compliance, and maximize the realization of savings inherent in the energy code.
Learning Objectives:
1. Identify energy code envelope requirements with the greatest energy impacts and prioritize energy code documentation
2. Describe a process for creating and reviewing plans that includes documenting and assessing the highest impact energy code provisions related to envelope
3. Understand how to integrate provided construction details verification forms and checklists into normal compliance documentation or enforcement processes
4. Identify permit application specifications that enable a simplified plan review process as well as a process for providing or collecting veri

Harrisburg - The 2018 IECC for Pennsylvania - Residential
2023-05-10 08:30 - 12:00 | Hilton Garden Inn 3943 Tecport Drive Harrisburg, PA 17111
2018 IECC for Pennsylvania – Residential – (Morning of May 10th)
The 2018 IECC for Pennsylvania – Residential
Continuing Education: Three (3) hours. AIA LU|HSW, BPI, ICC, PA UCC, NARI
The 2018 IECC went into effect on February 14, 2022 bringing with it significant energy savings, mainly from improved envelope tightness. This training will include a high-level review of building science concepts including basic thermodynamics (how heat moves), including stack effect, and conditions that result in optimum occupant comfort. The program will focus on high-impact energy code provisions and items with relatively high noncompliance as found by a DOE/PNNL field study completed in 2018. Specific topics will include envelope insulation, air sealing, and testing, whole-house mechanical ventilation, HVAC equipment sizing, duct insulation, sealing, and testing, and service hot water pipe insulation and circulating system controls. Instructors will also present the use of checklists and third-party verification forms.
Learning objectives:
Identify significant changes between the 2015 and 2018 IECC
Describe the science behind building energy efficiency and occupant comfort and productivity
Identify the energy code provisions with high impact but low compliance rates
Understand how reduced air infiltration rate requirements will impact design, construction, and code enforcement

(C2.2) Prioritizing ECCCNYS Enforcement for Commercial Buildings (Pt 2)
2023-05-10 10:15 - 11:45 | ONLINE – WEBINAR
NYSERDA Energy Code Training provided by Performance Systems Development
C2.2 Prioritizing ECCCNYS Enforcement for Commercial Buildings Pt 2
T02-07-2947
COST:
Free registration for New York Code Officials.*
Use discount code: NYCEO
*For use by New York Code Officials only.
All Others: $15.00
CONTINUING EDUCATION:
Architects: 1.5 AIA LU | HSW
Home Performance Contractors: 1.5 BPI CEUs
Code Enforcement Officials: 1.5 NYS DOS In-Service Hours
To receive credit, participants must log into the GoToWebinar application within the first 15 minutes of the training and stay until the end of the webinar. VIDEO VIEWING IS REQUIRED!
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
In a robust study of commercial buildings, 21% of the energy code provisions investigated were responsible for 81% of the potential savings. This created a framework for prioritizing energy code enforcement efforts based on the time it takes to verify a code provision versus the energy savings potential. With code enforcement officials being strapped for time and having other life-health safety priorities, this course, Part 2 of a two-part series, covering high-impact commercial mechanical and lighting requirements, will help them prioritize efforts, improve compliance, and maximize the realization of savings inherent in the energy code.
Learning objectives:
1- Identify the energy code requirements with the greatest energy impacts and prioritize energy code documentation
2- Describe a process for creating and reviewing plans that includes documenting and assessing the highest impact energy code provisions
3- Understand how to integrate provided construction details verification forms and checklists into normal compliance documentation or enforcement processes
4- Identify permit application specifications that enable a simplified plan review process as well as a process for providing or collecting verification forms
