MA Commercial Stretch Energy Code: Targeted & Relative Performance Paths (Part 1)

Timing: Tuesday, April 30th @1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. EDT.

Location: Online - Webinar

New commercial buildings over 20,000 ft2 must use a performance path for compliance with the 2023 Massachusetts Energy Stretch Code. This training focuses on the two most commonly used performance-based compliance options. The Targeted Performance path requires projects to use energy modeling to demonstrate compliance with the heating and cooling Thermal Energy Demand Intensity (TEDI) targets. The Relative Performance path is based on ASHRAE 90.1 Appendix G Performance Rating Method with Massachusetts amendments. This training will go over the energy modeling requirements of both compliance options, requirements other than energy modeling that projects must meet, documentation that must be submitted to code officials, and special rules for retrofits, additions and core-and-shell projects.