Agenda

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Please log into the webinar 15 – 30 minutes before start time.

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8:00 – 8:30 am EDT
Morning Session
8:30 – 11:45 am EDT
Break
11:45 am – 12:45 pm EDT
Afternoon Session
12:45 – 5:00 pm EDT


Presented by
Wendy Talarico, LEED AP

Development of New York State Commercial Energy Conservation Code (NYSECC)
Introduction to the International Energy Conservation Code
New York State version, the NYS Energy Conservation Construction Code
IECC and the 2016 ASHRAE 90.1 – when to use which code
Reviewing the format and organization of the code
NYS amendments
Chapter 1: Enforcing the code
Code compliance methods
Definitions matter

Building Envelope
What’s new in 2020
R and U Factors
Insulation, air barriers and thermal boundaries
Below grade insulation
Fenestration requirements
Case studies

Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Systems
Requirements for controls
Equipment types and applications
Ventilation standards and options
Refrigeration
Case studies

Service Water Heating Efficiencies
Pipe insulation, pool covers and heat traps

Power and Lighting
Lighting controls
Whole building or space-by-space method
Exterior lighting
Case studies

Future of the Energy Codes


Webinar Instructions

All attendees must log-on through their own email – attendees may not watch together if they wish to earn continuing education credit. HalfMoon Education Inc. must be able to prove attendance if either the attendee or HalfMoon Education Inc. is audited.

Certificates of completion can be downloaded in PDF form upon passing a short quiz. A link to the quiz will be sent to each qualifying attendee immediately after the webinar. The certificate can be downloaded from the Results page of the quiz upon scoring 80% or higher.

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Credits

Architects
7.0 HSW Continuing Ed. Hours
7.0 AIA LU|HSW  (AIA credits only available for attending live Webinar)

Professional Engineers
7.0 Continuing Ed. Hours

International Code Council
.7 CEUs (Energy)

Contractors
Non-Credit Continuing Ed.


Continuing Education Credit Information
This live, interactive webinar is open to the public and offers up to 7.0 HSW continuing education hours to architects and 7.0 continuing education hours to professional engineers licensed in New York and New Jersey (HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for New Jersey engineers (Approval No. 24GP00000700)).

HalfMoon Education is deemed a New York-approved continuing education provider for engineers and architects via its registration with the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System (Regulations of the Commissioner §68.14(i)(2) and §69.6(i)(2)).

This event is approved by the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System for 7.0 LU|HSW (Sponsor No. J885). Only full attendance is reportable to the AIA/CES.

HalfMoon Education is an International Code Council Preferred Provider (No. 1232), and this course is approved for .7 CEUs in the specialty area of Energy.

This event offers a non-credit continuing education opportunity to construction contractors. It has not been approved by any state with a continuing education requirement for contractors.

Attendance will be monitored, a quiz will follow the instruction, and completion certificates will be available after the webinar for individuals who completed the entire event and passed the quiz (multiple attempts allowed).

Speakers

Wendy Talarico LEED AP

Ms. Talarico is an ICC-certified energy/green code plan reviewer and consults with architects and engineers throughout the Northeast to provide continuing education on a range of subjects from codes to building science. She is an instructor for Urban Green/New York State Energy Research and Development Authority’s “Conquering the Code”, an 8-hour energy code class in New York State. Ms. Talarico was a member of the engineering outreach team for the Brick Industry Association, and she is an award-winning journalist with more than 25 years of experience as a writer and editor for such publications as Architectural Record and This Old House. Her areas of expertise include building energy, sustainability issues, and codes, including the IECC, ASHRAE 90.1, IEBC, and the IgCC.

AIA Info

AIA Provider Statement:

HalfMoon Education Inc. is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number J885. All registered AIA/CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider of learning program may be sent to AIA/CES (cesupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3).

This learning program is registered with AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product.

AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA/CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA/CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.

Course Title: Complying with the Commercial Provisions of the 2020 New York State Energy Conservation Code

Delivery Method: Live Online

Course Description: This seven-hour live presentation examines the International Energy Conservation Code and New York’s amendments to formulate the New York Energy Conservation Construction Code. It covers commercial provisions for building envelopes, HVAC systems, service water heating, and power and lighting.

Learning Objectives:

Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to reference and comply with commercial provisions in the New York State Commercial Energy Conservation Code (NYSECC) to increase the benefits of insulation, air barriers and thermal boundaries in buildings to reduce energy consumption.

Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to reference and comply with commercial provisions in the NYSECC to increase efficiencies in heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems, including complying with control requirements, equipment types and applications, ventilation standards, and refrigeration.

Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to reference and comply with commercial provisions in the NYSECC to utilize code-compliant pipe insulation, pool covers and heat traps for service water heating efficiency.

Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to reference and comply with commercial provisions in the NYSECC for increased efficiency in power and lighting systems, including controls and exterior lighting.

LUs: 7.0                                                                                         LU Type: LU|HSWs.

Prerequisites: Familiarity with commercial building systems and building code compliance

Advance Preparation: None

Program Level: Intermediate

Course Expiration Date:  04/10/2023

Complaint Resolution Policy:

Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to doug@halfmoonseminars.org or by calling (715) 835-5900. A HalfMoon Education representative will respond within 72 hours to resolve the complaint, which will include, but not limited to, access to another CE activity at no or reduced cost or a full or partial refund. Each instance will be resolved on a case-by-case situation.