Energy Code Transition
ReVireo can manage the compliance of your projects from early design through occupancy. ReVireo’s team includes RESNET Certified HERS Raters & Rating Field Inspectors, IECC/HERS Compliance Specialists, AEE Certified Building Commissioning Professionals (CBCP), ASHRAE Certified Building Energy Modeling Professionals (BEMP), and Licensed Professional Engineers (PE).
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CONTACT US2020 NYC Energy Conservation Code (NYCECC) NYStretch Energy Code
New York City, in compliance with Local Law 32, has adopted the NYStretch Energy Code as the basis of the 2020 New York City Energy Conservation Construction Code. As a whole, the NYStretch Energy Code includes significant increases to building energy efficiency that are anticipated to be 11% more efficient than the 2020 NYSECCC.
Below is a non-comprehensive list of changes to the code for both residential construction projects (one- and two-family dwellings, townhouses, and multi-family buildings 3 stories or less) and commercial construction projects (any buildings not defined above as residential, including multi-family buildings 4 stories or more).
Residential Projects
Commercial Projects
2020 New York State Energy Conservation Construction Code (NYSECCC)
New York State adopted the 2020 New York State Energy Conservation Construction Code (NYSECCC) on December 6, 2019 and it is effective as of May 12, 2020. The 2020 NYSECCC references the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code and ASHRAE 90.1-2016 with amendments.
The 2020 NYSECCC mostly makes incremental improvements to the previous energy code version. Below is a non-comprehensive list of the major changes for both residential construction projects (one- and two-family dwellings, townhouses, and multi-family buildings 3 stories or less) and commercial construction projects (any buildings not defined above as residential, including multi-family buildings 4 stories or more).
Residential Projects
- Increased prescriptive fenestration requirements for U-Factor and Solar Heat Gain Coefficients (SHGC).
- Amount of high efficacy lighting fixtures increased from 75% to 90%.
- The Energy Reduction Index (ERI) threshold for compliance became more stringent in all climate zones.
Commercial Projects
- Solar Heat Gain Coefficients (SHGC) have been lowered in some instances.
- Garage doors now have their own thermal performance requirements.
- Some mechanical equipment, such as room air conditioners, gas and oil-fired furnaces less than 300,000 BTUh, and gas and oil fire boilers have increased efficiency requirements.
- Water heater efficiencies have been updated to match federal standards.
- Lighting power densities have been decreased by approximately 20% to account for the widespread adoption of LEDs.
Residential Services
Our residential energy code compliance services include energy modeling, design consulting, REScheck & permit pathway documentation, HVAC manual calculations, inspections, envelope (blower door) testing, and duct leakage testing. ReVireo can complete all energy code forms.
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Commercial Services
Our commercial energy code compliance services include energy modeling, design consulting, COMcheck & permit pathway documentation, commissioning, and HVAC testing & balancing. ReVireo can complete all energy code forms.
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