Agenda

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Friday, February 19, 2027
8:30 am – 4:00 pm EST (includes breaks)

Agenda:
Presented by Arthur “Art” Pakatar, LEED Green Associate, CEA, HERS Rater, PHIUS Verifier

Energy Code Development and Enforcement 

• Introduction, course objectives, and logistics 
• History and development of the NYS Energy Code 
• Adoption and enforcement timeline 
• New York amendments and significant changes 

Scope, Administration, and Compliance Paths 

• Applicability, definitions, and construction documents 
• Inspections, approved third parties, and code official responsibilities 
• Prescriptive, performance, and NYS-amended ASHRAE 90.1 options 
• Comparison of flexibility, credits, renewables, and documentation 
• Compliance path decision tree and project examples

General Requirements and Building Envelope 

• Climate zones and design conditions; materials, systems, and equipment 
• Insulation, thermal bridging, fenestration, and air barrier continuity 
• Air leakage testing applicability, methods, and acceptance criteria 
• Test boundaries, reporting, corrective action, and verification 

Mechanical, Lighting, and Electrical Controls 

• Mechanical systems, service water heating, and newer controls 
• Lighting controls, controlled receptacles, and electrical monitoring 
• HVAC total system performance ratio overview 
• Commissioning, functional testing, and acceptance testing

Energy Credits 

• Efficiency and renewable/load management credit targets 
• Occupancy, climate zone, and mixed-use considerations 
• Credit selection, permitted transfers, limits, and documentation 
• Worked credit calculation and compliance path implications 

Renewable Energy Requirements 

• Baseline requirements and relationship to energy credits 
• On-site systems, allowable off-site options, and renewable energy certificates 
• Exceptions, documentation, and compliance path considerations 

Chapter 5 Existing Buildings 

• Additions, alterations, repairs, and mixed-scope projects 
• Changes in occupancy, use, or space conditioning; historic buildings 
• Envelope, mechanical, water heating, lighting, and controls 
• Credit and renewable energy applicability 
• Project example applying the compliance path decision tree 

Review and Discussion 

• Key takeaways, reference standards, appendices, and resources 
• Questions, discussion, and next steps 

Webinar Instructions 
 
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Credits

Engineers
6.5 PDHs

Architects
6.5 HSW CE Hours

AIA - American Institute of Architects
Pending (6.5 HSW LUs)

ICC - International Code Council
0.65 CEUs (Energy)

This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 6.5 PDHs for professional engineers and 6.5 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects in most states that allow this learning method. Please refer to specific state rules to determine eligibility. 

HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida (Provider License No: CEA362), Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, and New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00049300). HalfMoon Education is deemed an approved continuing education sponsor for New York engineers and architects via its registration with the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System. Other states do not preapprove continuing education providers or courses. 

 
The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved HalfMoon Education as a sponsor of continuing education (Sponsor No. J885). This course has been submitted for AIA CES approval and is currently pending. Only full participation is reportable to the AIA CES. 

The International Code Council has approved this event for .65 CEUs in the specialty area of Energy (Preferred Provider No. 1232). 

Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the webinar for those who attend the entire course and score a minimum 80% on the quiz that follows the course (multiple attempts allowed). 

On-Demand Credits

The credits listed above apply only to the live webinar. This course in an on-demand format may not qualify for the same credit in some states. Please refer to specific board rules to determine if an asynchronous, on-demand course is appropriate. The following credits will be included in the on-demand format subject to approval: 

6.5 HSW LUs (AIA) (Pending)

Speakers

Arthur “Art” Pakatar, LEED Green Associate, CEA, HERS Rater, PHIUS Verifier

Principal, The Pakatar Group, LLC in Troy, NY

Arthur “Art” Pakatar is principal of The Pakatar Group, LLC, a consulting and training firm focused on building performance, energy efficiency, and construction code compliance. He brings more than 40 years of experience in construction, codes, and design, including more than 20 years developing and delivering technical training for code officials, design professionals, builders, and contractors. 

Mr. Pakatar currently serves as a contract Senior Project Manager supporting the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority’s (NYSERDA) Codes, Products & Standards team. His work includes curriculum development, code training, technical resources, and coordination among builders, designers, and code officials to support effective application of New York State’s energy code. 

His training addresses residential and commercial energy code requirements, compliance-path selection, COMcheck documentation, energy credits, renewable energy requirements, building envelope performance, and existing-building projects. He emphasizes practical application through project examples, coordinated construction documents, and the connection between design decisions and field verification. He has delivered training throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions and to audiences across the United States. 

Mr. Pakatar is a New York State Certified Code Enforcement Officer and holds ICC certifications as an Energy Code Inspector and Plans Examiner. His additional credentials include Certified Energy Auditor through the Association of Energy Engineers, LEED Green Associate, RESNET HERS Rater, and PHIUS Verifier, along with professional certifications through the Building Performance Institute.

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:  2025 New York State Commercial Energy Code

Delivery Method: Live Online 

Course Description: This 6.5-hour course analyzes the 2025 Energy Conservation Construction Code of New York State, including compliance paths, building envelope requirements, air leakage testing, mechanical and lighting controls, energy credits, and renewable energy requirements. This course also explores Chapter 5 existing building provisions, including additions, alterations, changes of occupancy, and historic buildings, with worked examples and a practical compliance path decision tree.

Learning Objectives: 

Learning Objective 1: Learners will be able to compare the prescriptive, performance, and NYS-amended ASHRAE 90.1 compliance paths, and use a decision tree to select the right path for a project.

Learning Objective 2: Learners will be able to apply building envelope requirements, including air barrier continuity and air leakage testing methods, acceptance criteria, and corrective action.

Learning Objective 3: Learners will be able to calculate energy credits and explain how credit selections relate to the baseline renewable energy requirements.

Learning Objective 4: Learners will be able to determine which requirements apply to additions, alterations, repairs, changes in occupancy, and historic buildings under Chapter 5.

LUs: 6.5 (Pending)

LU Type: LU|HSWs 

Prerequisites: None

Advance Preparation: None 

Program Level: Intermediate 

Course Expiration Date:  Pending

Complaint Resolution Policy: 

Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to fchapman@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.