NYStretch Energy Code for Residential Buildings – Part 1

This course is Part 1 of a two-part series covering the envelope requirements for residential buildings in the NYStretch Code. We also discuss the intention and benefits of this voluntary code and its relationship to the New York City energy code.

Learning objectives:

1. Understand the intent and savings potential of the residential provisions of NYStretch

2. Identify all available energy code compliance pathways under NYStretch

3. Identify differences between NYStretch (or NYCECC) and the base code

4. Identify and understand all mandatory requirements (items that must be met regardless of compliance path)