Master Class: New NYC Energy Conservation Code

NYC Energy Conservation Code Master Class and Seminar SERIES in New York City. Green Building Worldwide’s New York City Energy Conservation Code Seminars and Master Classes provide a break down of best practices for adhering to the newly legislated changes.

In a unanimous vote, the New York City Councl ushered in the amendment to New York City's Energy Conservation Code (below) on the afternoon of July 14, 2016. The Amendment, Intro. 1169A was ushered in by Councilman Jumaane Williams serving as Chair of the Housing and Buildings Committee and Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito.

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to conforming the New York city energy conservation code to the New York state energy code with amendments unique to construction in the city and repealing section 28-1001.2 in relation thereto

RETROFITS: Heating Distribution Systems, Integrating Capital Planning for Deep Energy Reductions

The City will begin implementing the top actions immediately. These include the new energy code that requires holistic energy performance, requiring comprehensive retrofits to heating distribution systems, integrating capital planning for deep energy reductions into existing energy audit requirements, and incorporating the energy conservation measures (ECM).

CAPITAL PLANNING: Access to Financing and Incentives for Energy Improvements

New York City building owners face a range of competing needs that limit the amount of capital that can be spent on energy efficiency upgrades, particularly in affordable housing. In addition, implementing deep energy retrofits and leading edge new construction techniques today can be costly because the market for these services and products is not yet mature. It will be essential to help bring down these costs and work with the private sector to improve access to financing and incentives for energy improvements.

The New York City Energy Conservation Code was amended on July 14, 2016