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New York State energy code training

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!

NYS Energy Code trainings

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