Learn to navigate the requirements of the 2020 New York State energy code
For many building professionals, understanding the energy code can feel overly complicated. Luckily, Urban Green is here to help!
Crushing the Code helps building and design professionals in New York State decipher and navigate the requirements of the current Energy Conservation Construction Code of New York State (ECCCNYS).
Six two-hour, live modules are available. Take one standalone course, or take an entire series at your convenience. These trainings are fully subsidized by NYSERDA, which means you can register today at no cost.
New York State trainings
If you have previously taken an eight-hour Crushing the Code NYS training, these two-hour training contain similar content reformatted into a shorter module. Register today for free!
Crushing the Code NYS: Energy Code 101
Learn what the energy code is, why it was developed, where it’s headed, and the different ways to comply. This module will cover topics related to both the Commercial and Residential energy code for New York State.
Crushing the Code NYS: Residential Envelope
The largest portion of the Residential energy code is dedicated to the building envelope because of its outsized impact on energy performance. Learn to comply with the residential energy code provisions for an air-sealed, well-insulated building envelope.
Crushing the Code NYS: Residential Building Systems
Learn how to comply with the heating, cooling, hot water, and lighting provisions in the Residential energy code to design and build right-sized, efficient systems for healthy buildings.
Crushing the Code NYS: Commercial Envelope
The building envelope will outlive all other building systems, so it’s critical that it is designed and built to code. Learn to comply with the Commercial energy code provisions for an air-sealed, well-insulated building envelope.
Crushing the Code NYS: Commercial Building Systems
Learn how to comply with the heating, cooling, hot water, and lighting provisions in the Commercial energy code to design and build right-sized, efficient systems for healthy buildings.
Crushing the Code NYS: Demonstrate Compliance
After designing and constructing a building to comply with the energy code, project teams must ensure that their documentation is clear and supports compliance. Learn how to prepare construction and supporting documents for plan review and how to pass required tests and inspections. This course will cover topics related to both the Commercial and Residential energy code for New York State.
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!
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Upcoming trainings
Crushing the Code NYS: Energy Code 101 [FULL]
July 11, 2023
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.
Crushing the Code NYS: Residential Envelope [FULL]
July 12, 2023
In this 2-hour, online training, students will examine the ingredients for a code compliant building envelope and how they are incorporated into the 2020 ECCCNYS residential provisions.
Crushing the Code NYS: Commercial Envelope [FULL]
July 13, 2023
In this 2-hour, online training, students will examine what makes a building envelope code compliant under the 2020 ECCCNYS commercial provisions.
Crushing the Code NYS: Residential Building Systems [FULL]
July 19, 2023
This 2-hour, online training prepares building and design professionals in NYS to comply with the residential mechanical, hot water and lighting requirements in the 2020 ECCCNYS.