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Crushing the Code NYC: Energy Code 101

In this 2-hour, online training, students learn what the 2020 NYCECC 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 NYC: Energy Code 101 prepares building and design professionals in New York State to navigate the requirements of the 2020 New York City Energy Conservation Code (NYCECC). 

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 City. 

What will you learn?

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

  • Understand the structure and rationale behind the energy code, including the new provisions of the 2020 NYCECC and how they relate to NYC’s new emissions legislation.
  • Recognize the interdependence of the building envelope, mechanical and lighting systems and their impacts on energy code compliance.
  • Differentiate between the various compliance pathways, including required testing and documentation.
  • Identify areas for improved project communication and coordination to support 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?

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!

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

Wolfgang Werner
President, doubleudoubleu, inc.

Wolfgang Werner is president of doubleudoubleu, inc., a NYC-based consultancy assisting project teams with their building sustainability and certification goals and teaching related courses. He has more than 20 years of experience in building sustainability, architectural design, construction administration and building investigation. His areas of expertise include general building sustainability concepts, strategies, and technologies, environmental rating & certification systems, building codes, policy, standards, regulations, Passive House design, and embodied energy and carbon. Wolfgang holds a Dipl.-Ing. degree in Architecture from the Technische Universität, Berlin, Germany and a Master’s degree in Architecture from Pratt Institute, Brooklyn NY. He is a licensed architect in the State of New York, a LEED Accredited Professional since 2004, a Certified Passive House Consultant, and a Fitwel Ambassador.