Crushing the Code NYS: Energy Code 101 [FULL]

In this 2-hour, online training, students learn what the 2020 ECCCNYS is, why it was developed, where it’s headed and the different ways to comply.

February 1, 2024
12:00 – 2:00 pm

Online/Webinar

Event Cost

Non Member & Member: Free Admission

Continuing Education Credits

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

This class is now FULL. Please look at our event page for all other course offerings, this class will be offered again on a monthly basis.

Course overview

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 course will cover topics related to both the Commercial and Residential energy code for New York State.

What you’ll learn

By the end of this 2-hour course, 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.

FAQs

Who is this 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 it works

Each Crushing the Code training is live, taught remotely on Zoom, and led by a certified instructor with more than seven years of professional experience. Register for an upcoming class and put your energy code confusion to rest!

If you have previously taken an 8-hour Crushing the Code NYS training, this 2-hour training contains similar content, reformatted into a shorter module.

Not sure where to start? Here’s how our newly restructured 2-hour trainings fit together. Take one standalone training, or take an entire series at your convenience.

Instructor

Christina Aßmann

Educator/Freelance Architect, Syracuse University

Sustainability has been integral to Christina’s life since childhood, growing up in her native Germany. She has made it a focus in her career, both in professional practice and teaching. Her passion is overlaying the philosophy of Living Building Challenge, Passive House and other high-performance building standards. With 18 years of experience working at various architectural firms and as an educator, she is currently teaching at Syracuse University and has a few Passive House projects in the pipeline.

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