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SUMMARY:R4.4 - The Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code for HERS Raters
DESCRIPTION:Make sure to use the GoToWebinar link to obtain video access\, this is required and verified for CEU credit. VIDEO VIEWING IS REQUIRED! \nCEU’s: 3 AIA\, 3 BPI\, 3 Code Official \nCOURSE DESCRIPTION:\nMassachusetts Stretch Energy Code incorporates a blend of energy rating requirements and International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) requirements\, which often leads to confusion. This course covers the requirements of the Energy Rating Index (ERI) path\, as amended by Massachusetts\, and IECC “mandatory” requirements. This course\, specifically designed for HERS Raters\, reviews details of the ERI path\, including rating standard options\, renewable energy bonuses\, and verification and documentation requirements. It will also discuss every IECC requirement that is mandatory under the ERI path\, including envelope\, mechanical system\, service hot water\, and whole-house mechanical ventilation. The Stretch Code requires a completed ENERGY STAR Thermal Enclosure System Checklist\, and this course will provide a review of the items required on this checklist in comparison to the IECC Air Barrier and Insulation Installation Criteria\, which are also required. The course will also describe duct leakage testing requirements\, including IECC and RESNET 301 testing exemptions and related modeling issues. Finally\, the course will briefly touch on the alternative ERI path (ENERGY STAR Homes and Passive House)\, EV-Ready requirements\, and solar-ready requirements.
URL:https://future.psdconsulting.com/calendar/r4-4-the-massachusetts-stretch-energy-code-for-hers-raters-3/
LOCATION:ONLINE – WEBINAR
CATEGORIES:Massachusetts Energy Code Training,Residential
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T140500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T150500
DTSTAMP:20260901T190011
CREATED:20220711T204149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220817T181930Z
UID:16317-1666793100-1666796700@future.psdconsulting.com
SUMMARY:(C5.1) - 2018 IECC Update
DESCRIPTION:Make sure to use the GoToWebinar link to obtain video access\, this is required and verified for CEU credit. VIDEO VIEWING IS REQUIRED! \nCEU’s: 1 CSL (Topic – Energy)\, 1 AIA\, 1 BPI\, 1 Code Official \nDescription:\nThe International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) is updated every three years to address technological innovations and keep driving the effective use of energy in buildings. Massachusetts legislation requires the Commonwealth to adopt the latest version of the IECC within a year of its publication. While the adoption has not always occurred on schedule\, the Board of Building Regulations and Standards is actively reviewing the 2018 IECC with an eye to adopt in the first half of 2019. This webinar will provide a look ahead to the 2018 IECC by highlighting significant changes from the 2015 IECC\, including new provisions relating to buried ducts\, the building thermal envelope\, mechanical ventilation\, updated lighting requirements and changes to the energy rating index compliance alternative. \nLearning Objectives:\n1-Explain the Massachusetts commercial energy code adoption process\n2-Discuss how the ICC develops the IECC\n3-Identify the key changes between the commercial provisions of the 2015 IECC and the 2018 IECC\n4-Discuss the Massachusetts amendments to the 2018 IECC
URL:https://future.psdconsulting.com/calendar/c5-1-2018-iecc-update/
LOCATION:ONLINE – WEBINAR
CATEGORIES:Commercial,Massachusetts Energy Code Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221103T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221103T140000
DTSTAMP:20260901T190011
CREATED:20220711T204356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220817T182000Z
UID:16319-1667480400-1667484000@future.psdconsulting.com
SUMMARY:(C4.3) - Designers\, Builders\, and Code Officials Working Together
DESCRIPTION:Make sure to use the GoToWebinar link to obtain video access\, this is required and verified for CEU credit. VIDEO VIEWING IS REQUIRED! \nCEU’s: 1 CSL (Topic – Energy)\, 1 AIA\, 1 BPI\, 1 Code Official \nCom Designers\, Builders\, & Code Officials Working Together \nThe role of architects and designers versus builders and building owners regarding energy code compliant design and construction is not always clear. Architects and designers are responsible for providing compliant drawings but may not be tasked with handling third-party documentation or on-site supervision. Conflicts may arise when these roles are not clearly delineated in the scope of work. This module will cover various energy code documentation requirements and construction supervision duties and present various models and best practices for who is responsible for what. Code officials will also benefit from this session by gaining a more thorough understanding of documentation and verification processes.
URL:https://future.psdconsulting.com/calendar/c4-3-designers-builders-and-code-officials-working-together-2/
LOCATION:ONLINE – WEBINAR
CATEGORIES:Commercial,Massachusetts Energy Code Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221116T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221116T140000
DTSTAMP:20260901T190011
CREATED:20220805T141306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220817T180728Z
UID:16366-1668603600-1668607200@future.psdconsulting.com
SUMMARY:MA R3.3 Residential Ventilation Done Right. How and Why.
DESCRIPTION:Make sure to use the GoToWebinar link to obtain video access\, this is required and verified for CEU credit. VIDEO VIEWING IS REQUIRED! \nCEUs: 1 AIA\, 1 BPI\, 1 CSL (Topic – Code)\, 1 Building Official \nResidential Webinar – Residential Ventilation Done Right. How and Why. \nCOURSE DESCRIPTION:\nPart 1 and 2 Mechanical ventilation is as important to indoor air quality as it is for energy conservation. The second part of the course will cover 2018 IECC\, IRC\, and Massachusetts amendments relating to whole-house mechanical ventilation system requirements. This will include when whole-house ventilation is required\, how to calculate the minimum design airflow rate\, and how to verify installed airflow rates. The presenter will also provide an overview of different ventilation systems – exhaust only\, supply-only and balanced ventilation (including ERVs/HRVs) – along with pros and cons of each type of system. \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES:\n-Ventilation Types\n-Why Ventilate\n-Calculating Ventilation amount
URL:https://future.psdconsulting.com/calendar/ma-r3-3-residential-ventilation-done-right-how-and-why/
LOCATION:ONLINE – WEBINAR
CATEGORIES:Massachusetts Energy Code Training,Residential
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221116T140500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221116T150500
DTSTAMP:20260901T190011
CREATED:20220805T141434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220817T182028Z
UID:16368-1668607500-1668611100@future.psdconsulting.com
SUMMARY:MA- C1.1 Shining a Light On Commercial Building Solar Ready Requirements
DESCRIPTION:Make sure to use the GoToWebinar link to obtain video access\, this is required and verified for CEU credit. VIDEO VIEWING IS REQUIRED! \nCEU’s: 1 CSL (Topic – Energy)\, 1 AIA\, 1 BPI\, 1 Code Official \nCOURSE DESCRIPTION 1.1\nA new requirement in the MA 780 CMR 9th Edition\, Chapter 13 code amendments require all commercial new construction subject to that code to be designed and constructed to be “Solar-Ready”. This requirement is to ensure that future building infrastructure can take advantage of a market that is expected to become more conducive to renewable energy. This 1-hour presentation further expands on the requirements with guidance for code officials as to what they should expect to look for in plan reviews and site inspections. Draft checklists for those criteria will also be unveiled and reviewed for additional comments and enhancement\, for use by code officials and other construction stakeholders.
URL:https://future.psdconsulting.com/calendar/ma-c1-1-shining-a-light-on-commercial-building-solar-ready-requirements/
LOCATION:ONLINE – WEBINAR
CATEGORIES:Commercial,Massachusetts Energy Code Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221117T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221117T140000
DTSTAMP:20260901T190011
CREATED:20220414T172126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220817T182114Z
UID:16034-1668690000-1668693600@future.psdconsulting.com
SUMMARY:C7.1 - Building Systems Commissioning: Saving Money and Meeting Code
DESCRIPTION:Make sure to use the GoToWebinar link to obtain video access\, this is required and verified for CEU credit. VIDEO VIEWING IS REQUIRED! \nCEU’s: 1 CSL (Topic – Code)\, 1 AIA\, 1 BPI\, 1 Code Official \nCommercial Webinar – Building Systems Commissioning: Saving Money and Meeting Code \nCOURSE DESCRIPTION:\nBuilding commissioning reduces energy bills\, improves comfort\, reduces CO2 and other emissions\, and… it is the law. According to data from US Energy Information Administration (EIA)\, in 2018 commercial buildings accounted for over 18% of the energy consumed in the US\, with over half that energy dedicated to heating\, cooling\, and lighting. While most building owners and builders understand the importance of high-efficacy lighting and efficient HVAC systems\, the importance of building system commissioning is less widely appreciated. Studies have shown that the operating efficiency of commercial buildings improves by as much as 13% with commissioning.\nThis course will provide an overview of mechanical systems and lighting commissioning including the benefits to building owners and occupants\, the general commissioning process\, and a review of energy code requirements and associated documentation. The course will also identify the roles that building owners\, builders\, code officials\, and commissioning agents play in the commissioning process and highlight relevant industry standards and certifications. \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES:\nAttendees will be able to…\n1. Describe the code requirements for building systems commissioning.\n2. Understand the different phases of the commissioning process.\n3. Identify the roles of building owners\, commissioning providers\, builders\, and building code officials.\n4. Provide and review the required commissioning documentation.
URL:https://future.psdconsulting.com/calendar/c7-1-building-systems-commissioning-saving-money-and-meeting-code-5/
LOCATION:ONLINE – WEBINAR
CATEGORIES:Commercial,Massachusetts Energy Code Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221214T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221214T140000
DTSTAMP:20260901T190011
CREATED:20220817T185915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220817T185915Z
UID:16507-1671022800-1671026400@future.psdconsulting.com
SUMMARY:R4.1 - Stretch Code Overview and Compliance Options
DESCRIPTION:Make sure to use the GoToWebinar link to obtain video access\, this is required and verified for CEU credit. VIDEO VIEWING IS REQUIRED! \nCEU’s: 1 CSL (Topic – Code)\, 1 AIA\, 1 BPI\, 1 Code Official \nCOURSE DESCRIPTION: \nThis course discusses energy code provisions specific to the Massachusetts stretch code\, including the three available compliance paths – RESNET HERS\, Passive House and ENERGY STAR. The presenter will also discuss how renewable energy tradeoffs for technologies such as solar PV\, solar thermal systems\, clean biomass stoves\, or renewable primary heating systems. Available software programs and required documentation for each of these compliance paths will be examined. \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \nLearning Objective 1: \nIdentifies the Massachusetts residential stretch energy code document and software requirements \nLearning Objective 2: \nDiscusses and identifies the requirements in order to meet the RESNET HERS energy code compliance path \nLearning Objective 3: \nDiscusses and identifies the requirements in order to meet the Energy Star energy code compliance path \nLearning Objective 4: \nDiscusses and identifies the requirements in order to meet the Passive House energy code compliance path
URL:https://future.psdconsulting.com/calendar/r4-1-stretch-code-overview-and-compliance-options/
LOCATION:ONLINE – WEBINAR
CATEGORIES:Massachusetts Energy Code Training,Residential
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221214T140500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221214T150500
DTSTAMP:20260901T190011
CREATED:20220817T190037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220817T190037Z
UID:16509-1671026700-1671030300@future.psdconsulting.com
SUMMARY:C2.1 - COMcheck 101 – A New Energy Code Requirement Made Easy
DESCRIPTION:Make sure to use the GoToWebinar link to obtain video access\, this is required and verified for CEU credit. VIDEO VIEWING IS REQUIRED! \nCEU’s: 1 CSL (Topic – Energy)\, 1 AIA\, 1 BPI\, 1 Code Official \nCommercial Webinar – COMcheck 101 – A New Energy Code Requirement Made Easy \nCOURSE DESCRIPTION\nThe Massachusetts 9th Edition State Building Energy Code contains a new requirement that ALL commercial building energy code projects have COMcheck reports as part of the permit application. This is a tool for jurisdictions to gather all the relevant energy code information\, including a plan review checklist. This also assures that the jurisdiction has a project-specific list of “Mandatory” compliance elements for verification during plan reviews and inspections. This course will familiarize Massachusetts commercial building stakeholders with the US-DOE COMcheck software. By attending this course\, you will be able to identify construction specifications needed to complete a compliant COMcheck calculation and you’ll learn how to enter building envelope\, lighting\, and mechanical components into the software. We’ll also discuss how to create COMcheck compliance reports and ensure they are accurate with respect to the building plans \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES:\nCOMcheck Reports
URL:https://future.psdconsulting.com/calendar/c2-1-comcheck-101-a-new-energy-code-requirement-made-easy-4/
LOCATION:ONLINE – WEBINAR
CATEGORIES:Commercial,Massachusetts Energy Code Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230531T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230531T140000
DTSTAMP:20260901T190011
CREATED:20230420T153503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T153503Z
UID:20054-1685538000-1685541600@future.psdconsulting.com
SUMMARY:MA – R1.2 Residential Stretch Code Mandatory Requirements and Additional Efficiency Requirements
DESCRIPTION:Make sure to use the GoToWebinar link to obtain video access\, this is required and verified for CEU credit. VIDEO VIEWING IS REQUIRED! \nCEU’s: 1 CSL (Code Review)\, 1 AIA\, 1 BPI\, 1 Code Official \nResidential Stretch Code Overview Part 3:\nThis module takes a deeper look into Solar Ready requirements. We discuss changes to Solar Ready and reinforce requirements that have not changed. We also look at Electric Vehicle readiness as it applies to one and two family housing as well as townhomes and R-Use buildings 3 stories and below. We’ll also cover some exceptions to both Solar Ready and EV Ready. We’ll also share some frequently asked questions from our code hotline.
URL:https://future.psdconsulting.com/calendar/ma-r1-2-residential-stretch-code-mandatory-requirements-and-additional-efficiency-requirements/
LOCATION:ONLINE – WEBINAR
CATEGORIES:Massachusetts Energy Code Training,Residential
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230531T140500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230531T150500
DTSTAMP:20260901T190011
CREATED:20230420T153732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T153746Z
UID:20057-1685541900-1685545500@future.psdconsulting.com
SUMMARY:MA – C3.1 Commercial Air Barriers- Three Options for Compliance
DESCRIPTION:Make sure to use the GoToWebinar link to obtain video access\, this is required and verified for CEU credit. VIDEO VIEWING IS REQUIRED! \nCEU’s: 1 CSL (Energy)\, 1 AIA\, 1 BPI\, 1 Code Official \nCommercial Webinar – Commercial Air Barriers-3 options for Compliance \nCOURSE DESCRIPTION\nThis course will cover Massachusetts 9th Edition energy code requirements for commercial building air barriers\, including those in ASHRAE 90.1-2016 and the 2018 IECC. The course will clarify these requirements for better specification by designers and easier review by code enforcement officials. The course is organized around examples that show differences between systems-based\, assembly-based\, and testing-based compliance options. This introductory course will provide background for a subsequent and more advanced air barrier strategy module. \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES:\n1- Examine the basic requirements for commercial building air barriers in the Massachusetts 9th Edition and reference 2018 IECC and ASHRAE 90.1‐2016.​ \n2- Understand the benefits of the air barrier systems to the environment\, building owner\, and occupants​ \n3- Discuss performance test standards relating to air barrier systems\, including the NFPA 285 fire test.​\n​\n4- Determine what complies as a performance-based air barrier system and how to enforce that requirement​
URL:https://future.psdconsulting.com/calendar/ma-c3-1-commercial-air-barriers-three-options-for-compliance/
LOCATION:ONLINE – WEBINAR
CATEGORIES:Commercial,Massachusetts Energy Code Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230628T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230628T140000
DTSTAMP:20260901T190011
CREATED:20230420T153946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T153946Z
UID:20059-1687957200-1687960800@future.psdconsulting.com
SUMMARY:MA – R2.1 Existing Buildings Overview
DESCRIPTION:Make sure to use the GoToWebinar link to obtain video access\, this is required and verified for CEU credit. VIDEO VIEWING IS REQUIRED! \nMA R2.1 Existing Buildings General \nIn this module we will discuss the stretch code background and how it applies to different size additions. We will look at different compliance pathways for Non-stretch and Small and Large Stretch Additions and Alterations. Students will learn about Prescriptive\, Passive House\, and ERI; as well as Maximum HERS Index. We will be referring to Chapter 5 Existing Buildings and Appendix RB Solar Ready. \n• Stretch Code Background\n• Stretch Code – Small vs Large Additions\n• Compliance Pathways for Non-stretch and Small Stretch Additions and Alterations\n• Prescriptive\, Passive House\, ERI\n• Chapter 5 Existing Buildings – Overview\n• Compliance for Large Stretch Code Additions and Alterations\n• Maximum HERS Index\n• Appendix RB Solar Ready\n• Summary
URL:https://future.psdconsulting.com/calendar/ma-r2-1-existing-buildings-overview/
LOCATION:ONLINE – WEBINAR
CATEGORIES:Massachusetts Energy Code Training,Residential
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230628T140500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230628T150500
DTSTAMP:20260901T190011
CREATED:20230420T154109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T154109Z
UID:20061-1687961100-1687964700@future.psdconsulting.com
SUMMARY:MA – C1.1 2023 Commercial Stretch Code
DESCRIPTION:Make sure to use the GoToWebinar link to obtain video access\, this is required and verified for CEU credit. VIDEO VIEWING IS REQUIRED! \n• Stretch Code Background\n• Stretch Code – Small vs Large Additions\n• Compliance Pathways for Non-stretch and Small Stretch Additions and Alterations\n• Prescriptive\, Passive House\, ERI\n• Chapter 5 Existing Buildings – Overview\n• Compliance for Large Stretch Code Additions and Alterations\n• Maximum HERS Index\n• Appendix RB Solar Ready\n• Summary
URL:https://future.psdconsulting.com/calendar/ma-c1-1-2023-commercial-stretch-code/
LOCATION:ONLINE – WEBINAR
CATEGORIES:Commercial,Massachusetts Energy Code Training
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