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R-NY-5 The Performance Edge: Smarter Paths to Code Compliance Part 2
2026-08-06 10:15 - 11:45, 2026-08-13 10:15 - 11:45, 2026-08-18 14:15 - 15:45, 2026-09-10 10:15 - 11:45 (America/New_York)
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Performance-based approaches to the energy codes result in higher rates of compliance when compared to traditional prescriptive methods. This course will take a deep dive into the performance-based compliance options of the 2025 Energy Conservation Construction Code of New York State. Part 2 will review the Simulated Building Performance Path in R405 as well as the Energy Rating Index Path in Section R406 and will discuss the changes to the mandatory requirements between the 2020 ECCCNYS and the 2025 ECCCNYS, as well as more information about how to calculate the ERI.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
1. Apply the Energy Rating Index Path from Section R406 to assess residential building compliance with energy codes.
2. Utilize the changes between the 2020 ECCCNYS and the 2025 ECCCNYS to modify compliance strategies for residential energy performance.
3. Calculate the Energy Rating Index (ERI) for a residential building using the prescribed methodology.
4. Implement performance-based compliance techniques to enhance energy code adherence in residential construction projects.

R-NY-1 Cracking the Code: Residential Updates to the 2025 ECCCNYS Part 1
2026-08-11 12:30 - 14:00, 2026-08-25 12:30 - 14:00, 2026-09-24 08:30 - 10:00
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The 2025 Energy Conservation Construction Code of New York State (2025 ECCCNYS) has officially been adopted and is effective for new buildings starting on December 31, 2025. This course will provide an overview of the major prescriptive changes between the residential provisions of the 2020 ECCCNYS and the 2025 ECCCNYS. Part 1 will review the changes in the requirements for the building thermal envelope and mechanical systems.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
1. Determine which provisions of the 2025 ECCCNYS apply to projects following the prescriptive, simulated building performance, and energy rating index pathway.
2. Point out the major differences between the 2020 ECCCNYS and the 2025 ECCCNYS for the thermal envelope, mechanical systems and lighting.
3. Determine the applicable code section for each building component.
4. Distinguish between the minimum prescriptive insulation requirements for the 2020ECCCNYS and the 2025 ECCCNYS.

R-NY-1 Cracking the Code: Residential Updates to the 2025 ECCCNYS Part 2
2026-08-11 14:15 - 15:45, 2026-08-25 14:15 - 15:45, 2026-09-24 10:15 - 11:45
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The 2025 Energy Conservation Construction Code of New York State (2025 ECCCNYS) has officially been adopted and is effective for new buildings starting on December 31, 2025. This course will provide an overview of the major prescriptive changes between the residential provisions of the 2020 ECCCNYS and the 2025 ECCCNYS. Part 2 will cover lighting, and Section R408, which addresses additional efficiency requirements and has been added to reflect a new point-based credit system, requiring buildings following the prescriptive path to earn a minimum number of credits to demonstrate compliance. It will also explore the available credit options in this section as well as how to apply these credits to residential building projects.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
1. Use Table R408.2 to determine the number of credits available for different additional efficiency measures.
2. Determine the number of credits required for compliance with Section R408 for different building types.
3. List the options that are available to earn credit from Section R408.
4. Analyze Section R408 changes between the 2020 ECCCNYS and the 2025 ECCCNYS.

R-NY-5 The Performance Edge: Smarter Paths to Code Compliance Part 1
2026-08-13 08:30 - 10:00, 2026-08-18 12:30 - 14:00, 2026-09-10 08:30 - 10:00
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Performance-based approaches to the energy codes result in higher rates of compliance when compared to traditional prescriptive methods. This course will take a deep dive into the performance-based compliance options of the 2025 Energy Conservation Construction Code of New York State. Part 1 will review the Envelope Component Performance Alternative in Section R402.1.5 and Section R408 by providing a step-by-step guide to using REScheck Compliance Software.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
1. Summarize the step-by-step process of using REScheck Compliance Software for energy code compliance.​
2. Discuss the role of the 2025 Energy Conservation Construction Code of New York State in enhancing compliance rates through performance-based approaches.​
3.Understand the differences between modeling software approaches
4. Describe how the requirements for additional efficiency credits in Section R408 are applied in REScheck

C-NY-1 Cracking the Code: Commercial Updates to the 2025 ECCCNYS Part 1
2026-08-20 08:30 - 10:00, 2026-08-27 08:30 - 10:00, 2026-09-08 12:30 - 14:00, 2026-09-22 12:30 - 14:00
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The 2025 Energy Conservation Construction Code of New York State (2025 ECCCNYS) has been adopted and is effective for new buildings starting on December 31, 2025. This course will provide an overview of the major changes between the commercial provisions of the 2020 ECCCNYS and the 2025 ECCCNYS. Part 1 will look at the changes in the requirements for the building thermal envelope, mechanical systems, and more, highlighting the major changes from the code update.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
1. Determine which provisions of the 2025 ECCCNYS apply to projects following the prescriptive and simulated building performance pathways.
2. Recognize the major differences between the 2020 ECCCNYS and the 2025 ECCCNYS for the thermal envelope, mechanical systems and lighting.
3. Examine which code section is applicable for different building components.
4. Compare the minimum prescriptive insulation requirements for the 2020 ECCCNYS and the 2025 ECCCNYS.

C-NY-1 Cracking the Code: Commercial Updates to the 2025 ECCCNYS Part 2
2026-08-20 10:15 - 11:45, 2026-09-22 14:15 - 15:45
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The 2025 Energy Conservation Construction Code of New York State (2025 ECCCNYS) has been adopted and is effective for new buildings starting on December 31, 2025. This course will provide an overview of the major changes between the commercial provisions of the 2020 ECCCNYS and the 2025 ECCCNYS. Part 2 will cover lighting, compliance path options, and more, highlighting major changes from the code update-along with an in-depth review of Section C406, relating to additional efficiency requirements, which is a point-based credit system that requires buildings following the prescriptive path to earn a minimum number of credits to show compliance. It will also explore which credit options are available in this section.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
1. List the number of additional efficiency credits required in Section C406.
2. Compare and contrast when additional efficiency credit requirements (in C406.1.1) and additional efficiency and load management credit requirements (in C406.1.2) apply.
3. Apply Table C406.2 to commercial building projects based on the occupancy type and climate zone.
4. Describe the additional efficiency requirements for building core/shell and build-out construction.

C-NY-1 Cracking the Code: Commercial Updates to the 2025 ECCCNYS Part 2
2026-08-27 10:15 - 11:45, 2026-09-08 14:15 - 15:45
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The 2025 Energy Conservation Construction Code of New York State (2025 ECCCNYS) has been adopted and is effective for new buildings starting on December 31, 2025. This course will provide an overview of the major changes between the commercial provisions of the 2020 ECCCNYS and the 2025 ECCCNYS. Part 2 will cover lighting, compliance path options, and more, highlighting major changes from the code update-along with an in-depth review of Section C406, relating to additional efficiency requirements, which is a point-based credit system that requires buildings following the prescriptive path to earn a minimum number of credits to show compliance. It will also explore which credit options are available in this section as well as how
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
1. List the number of additional efficiency credits required in Section C406.
2. Compare and contrast when additional efficiency credit requirements (in C406.1.1) and additional efficiency and load management credit requirements (in C406.1.2) apply.
3. Apply Table C406.2 to commercial building projects based on the occupancy type and climate zone.
4. Describe the additional efficiency requirements for building core/shell and build-out construction.

C-NY-2 Comfort and Quality: Commercial Building Thermal Envelopes Part 1
2026-09-01 12:30 - 14:00, 2026-09-15 12:30 - 14:00, 2026-09-29 12:30 - 14:00
COURSE DESCRIPTION This course will take a deep dive into the requirements for the building thermal envelope in Section C402 of the 2025 Energy Conservation Construction Code of New York State. Part 1 will specifically look at the changes between the 2020 ECCCNYS and 2025 ECCCNYS, as well as the updates to the prescriptive insulation and fenestration requirements, and air barrier, air sealing, and insulation installation criteria along with the requirements for air leakage testing.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. Compare the minimum prescriptive insulation requirements for the 2020 ECCCNYS and the 2025 ECCCNYS.
2. Identify the insulation levels required by the 2025 ECCCNYS for above grade walls, floors, ceilings, slabs and foundation assemblies.
3. Recognize the benefits of air barriers and air sealing the thermal envelope.
4. Describe the air leakage testing requirements in C402.6.2.

C-NY-2 Comfort and Quality: Commercial Building Thermal Envelopes Part 2
2026-09-01 14:15 - 15:45, 2026-09-15 14:15 - 15:45
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course will take a deep dive into the requirements for the building thermal envelope in Section C402 of the 2025 Energy Conservation Construction Code of New York State. Part 2 will discuss new provisions in the 2025 ECCCNYS relating to thermal bridging mitigation in Section C402.7 and will discuss other practical approaches to mitigate thermal bridges across the building thermal envelope.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. Define “thermal bridge” and explain the importance of mitigating thermal bridging to improve energy efficiency and reduce heat loss in buildings.
2. Examine how the code regulates thermal bridges in Section C402.7.
3. List the exceptions to Section C402.7.
4. Determine strategies for addressing thermal bridges in balconies and floor decks, cladding supports, structural beams and columns, vertical fenestration, and parapets.

R-NY-2 Tight Homes, Bright Futures: Bringing Comfort to Building Thermal Envelopes Part 1
2026-09-03 08:30 - 10:00, 2026-09-17 08:30 - 10:00
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course will take a deep dive into the requirements for the building thermal envelope in Section R402 of the 2025 Energy Conservation Construction Code of New York State. Part 1 will review the changes between the 2020 ECCCNYS and 2025 ECCCNYS, and the updates to the prescriptive insulation and fenestration requirements.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. Distinguish changes between the prescriptive insulation requirements between the 2020 ECCCNYS and the 2025 ECCCNYS.
2. Identify the insulation levels required by the 2025 ECCCNYS to meet the requirements for above grade walls, floors, ceilings, slabs and foundation assemblies.
3. Review specific insulation installation requirements
4. Classify fenestration requirements and metrics

R-NY-2 Tight Homes, Bright Futures: Bringing Comfort to Building Thermal Envelopes Part 2
2026-09-03 10:15 - 11:45, 2026-09-17 10:15 - 11:45
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course will take a deep dive into the requirements for the building thermal envelope in Section R402 of the 2025 Energy Conservation Construction Code of New York State. Part 2 will focus on air barrier, air sealing, and insulation installation criteria requirements in Table R402.5.1.1 and the air leakage testing requirements, including highlighting the importance of air leakage testing, best practices, understanding blower door testing, and new guidance related to unit sampling.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. Describe the benefits of air barriers and air sealing the thermal envelope
2. Distinguish major changes for prescriptive insulation requirements between the 2020 ECCCNYS and the 2025 ECCCNYS
3. Apply best practices for air sealing using Table R402.5.1.1
4. Describe what a blower door test is and what results show
5. Determine the minimum air leakage rate for New York’s climate zones 6. Learn to convert Cubic Feet per Minute (CFM) into Air Changes per Hour (ACH50) 7. Determine when unit sampling is allowed for air infiltration testing
