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Crushing the Code NYS: Energy Code 101

This 2-hour, online training is being delivered privately through Watchtower. Students will learn what the 2020 ECCCNYS is, why it was developed, where it’s headed and the different ways to comply.

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Event Cost

  • Non Member & Member: Free Admission
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Continuing Education Units

2 GBCI, 2 AIA LU-HSW, 2 PDH, 0.2 ICC


What is this training about?

For many building professionals, understanding the energy code can feel overly complicated. Luckily, Urban Green is here to help! Crushing the Code NYS: Energy Code 101 prepares building and design professionals in New York State to navigate the requirements of the 2020 Energy Conservation Construction Code of New York State (ECCCNYS). 

In this introductory session, students will learn what the energy code is, why it was developed, where it’s headed, and the different ways to comply. This training will cover topics related to both the Commercial and Residential energy code for New York State. 

What will you learn?

By the end of this 2-hour training, participants will be able to:

  • Explain what the energy code is designed to do and how it relates to New York State’s broader climate legislation and commitment to energy efficiency. 
  • Recognize the interdependence of building systems and their impacts on energy code compliance.
  • Differentiate between the various compliance pathways for the 2020 ECCCNYS.
  • Identify areas for improved project communication and coordination to support energy code compliance.

Who is this training for?

This training is recommended for architects, engineers, code enforcement officials, contractors, building owners and operators and students working towards a career in the building industry. Learn more about the Energy Code and if this training is right for you.

How does this training work?

This energy code training is being delivered privately, through Watchtower. By registering for Energy Code 101, you are also signing up for all five subsequent NYS energy code trainings (diagrammed below). Training attendance is not mandatory.

Instructor

David Bean
Sustainable Design Coordinator and Project Manager

David provides sustainable design insight, and manages architecture and engineering teams at a large non-profit corporation. David’s sustainability coordination has earned his projects nine Green Globes Certifications from the Green Building Institute. David has extensive experience with NYC and NYS energy codes, and the government agencies that oversee them.