Coming soon: 2025 New York State training. Catch up on the biggest changes to the NYS energy code and learn how to comply with confidence!
Calling all architects, engineers, code enforcement officials, contractors, building owners and operators, and sustainable building students! Get up to speed on the structure and rationale of the biggest energy code changes, and develop a deeper understanding of the new provisions.
Urban Green offers free live trainings, both in-person and virtual, on how to understand and comply with the new State energy code, which is among the strictest in the nation. With the help of an experienced practitioner, you will become conversant with the various compliance pathways, including required tests and documentation. You’ll leave with both a deeper understanding of the new energy code provisions and with Continuing Education Units, including AIA LU-HSW, GBCI, PDH and ICC credits.
Since 2010, we’ve trained nearly 18,000 design and building professionals on the energy code throughout New York State!
To be the first to hear about our Fall schedule, please fill out the interest form below. To inquire about scheduling a private class, please reach out to the education team at education@urbangreencouncil.org for more information.
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What’s New in the NYS Energy Code 90 minutes, 1.5 AIA, 1.5 GBCI, 1.5 PDH, 0.15 ICC credits
What’s changed in the New York State Energy Code and what does it mean for your projects? Join this 90-minute session for a clear, practical overview of the latest updates in the 2025 Energy Conservation Construction Code of New York State (ECCCNYS-2025).
Whether you’re designing or building, staying current with code updates is essential to keeping projects moving with quality and compliance. This training breaks down the most important changes affecting both residential and commercial buildings, so you can confidently comply with the latest requirements. From updated standards for building envelope performance to changes in compliance pathways, this training connects the dots between code updates and broader trends in efficiency and building decarbonization—helping you understand not just what’s changed, but why it matters.
New to the NYS Energy Code or looking for a refresher on the fundamentals? Join this introductory training for a clear and accessible overview.
This training breaks down what the Energy Conservation Construction Code of New York State (ECCCNYS-2025) is, why it was developed, and how it continues to evolve to meet today’s building performance standards and climate goals. You’ll become familiar with how the code is organized, learn how to navigate its key sections with confidence, and walk through the different compliance pathways and when to use them. You’ll also explore how increasing code stringency supports broader trends in building decarbonization and where the code is headed.
How to Demonstrate Code Compliance 2 hours, 2 AIA, 2 GBCI, 2 PDH, 0.20 ICC credits
Ready to streamline your path to energy code compliance? Join this practical training to learn how to clearly document and verify compliance with the latest Energy Conservation Construction Code of New York State (ECCCNYS-2025).
Successfully demonstrating compliance is key to keeping projects moving smoothly toward approval and signoff. This training shows you how to translate code requirements into clear, coordinated documentation that supports efficient review and construction. You’ll learn how to integrate key information into construction documents, which inspections and tests are required during construction and commissioning, and how to ensure your project meets both immediate and long-term expectations.
