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January Member Meeting
Join us for our monthly member meeting and networking session, open to all. We'll have a presentation on a featured topic and group discussion. Monthly on the second Tuesday at 6pm. Details TPD.
New Building Codes & Passive House: What Municipalities Need to Know
Massachusetts has updated it's building codes, strengthening the Stretch Code and introducing a new Specialized Opt-In Code that will go into effect in 2023. These codes will require lower HERS scores and, for some buildings, Passive House certification. In this Lunch & Learn training session learn what Passive House certification requires, what the new code … Continued
February Member Meeting – The New Code
Join us for our monthly member meeting and networking session, open to all. This month, we will welcome Ian Finlayson, Deputy Director, Energy Efficiency Division, MA Dept. of Energy Resources, to discuss the new state building codes, including the updated Stretch Code and new Specialized Opt-In Code. Ian will also discuss the newly released guidance … Continued
Lunch & Learn: PHI Path to Certification for Multifamily Projects
In this Lunch & Learn session, Ken Levenson, the Executive Director of The Passive House Network, will review the process for Passive House certification of multifamily buildings using Passive House Institute (PHI) standards, discussing common steps, challenges, and best practices. There will be a review of the certifier options, the certification criteria, and critical resources … Continued
March Member Meeting: The Specialized Opt-In Code and the Experience So Far
Join us for our monthly member meeting and networking session, open to all. We'll have a presentation on a featured topic and group discussion. Monthly on the second Tuesday at 6pm. This month: The Specialized Opt-In Code and the Experience So Far We will provide an overview of the new Specialized Stretch Code, with special … Continued
BuildingEnergy Boston
BuildingEnergy Boston is a conference designed by and for practitioners in the fields of high-performance building and design, energy efficiency, and renewable energy. It brings more than 1,000 industry leaders and emerging professionals together to learn from and share ideas with each other. Sessions are curated by a volunteer NESEA-Member content committee to ensure that … Continued
PHMass Monthly: Non-Residential Passive House
Join us for our monthly member meeting and networking session, open to all. We'll have a presentation on a featured topic and group discussion. Monthly on the second Tuesday at 6pm. April Session: Non-Residential Passive House With the roll out of the new stretch code in MA, Passive House certification is an approved pathway for … Continued
Passive Home Tours – Residential Homes
Experience passive house building practices in action! Register here. From the design features to the energy efficiency provided by the mechanical systems, we are excited to discuss these beautiful projects and answer any questions you have about passive home construction. Tour 1: Wayland, MA passive home from 9:00am to 11:00am Tour 2: Weston, MA passive … Continued
PHIUS Path to Certification for Multifamily Projects
In this Lunch & Learn session, James Ortega, Project Certification Manager for the Passive House Institute U.S. (PHIUS), will review the process for Passive House certification of multifamily buildings using PHIUS standards, discussing common steps, challenges, and best practices. There will be a review of the certifier options, the certification criteria, and critical resources and … Continued