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Stretch & Specialized Code Basics

Name: Stretch & Specialized Code Basics
Start: 2025-07-15T15:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-07-15T17:00:00-04:00
Location: Virtual Event

July 15, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Stretch & Specialized Code Basics on May 6, 2025 at 3-5pm

Learn About the Series

About the Training
Thanks to the Sponsors of Mass Save® and the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources, registration for each session in this series is being offered at a reduced cost from Built Environment Plus’ typical course rate.

This course covers the 225 CMR 23.00 MA Commercial Stretch and Opt-in Specialized energy codes applicable from July 1, 2023 and including February 2025 updates. The presentation encompasses the different pathways available for code compliance, requirements for each section (envelope, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical), and an overview of how the different components work together. Participants will also learn how the Fossil Fuel Free Pilot communities program may use the Stretch Code as a tool to help meet building performance and electrification goals. This course is intended for all building industry professionals, including but not limited to architects, engineers, consultants, modelers, developers, owners, and contractors.

Refund Policy
Full refunds are available only if written notice is provided 7 days prior to course start date. There will be no refund if less than one week’s notice is given. Please note: Full refunds will be issued less the standard processing fee. In general, rescheduling is always preferred over refunds. Registration transfers are only allowed for rescheduling to a future training and cannot be transferred between individuals.

This training is eligible for 2 AIA LU / HSW continuing education credits.

This is a live, online training led by Chris Schaffner with The Green Engineer, and Kate Bubriski with Arrowstreet.

Chris Schaffner, PE, LEED Fellow, is the founder and CEO of The Green Engineer, Inc. For over 36 years, Chris has been involved in many projects incorporating energy efficiency and sustainability across many building types, ranging from high-rise office buildings to small-scale multi-family residential. Chris serves on the Stretch Energy Code Technical Advisory Committee, among other advisory committees and working groups.

Kate Bubriski, AIA, CPHC, LEED AP BD+C, Fitwel Ambassador, is a Principal and Director of Sustainability & Building Performance with Arrowstreet. Over the last twenty years, Kate has completed numerous high-performing buildings, working with clients to ensure building performance simultaneously creates social, health, environmental, and economic benefits. She is a national leader in net zero energy, embodied carbon, building certifications, materials evaluation, and occupant engagement.

Pricing

Built Environment Plus is offering enrollment to this series on a per-session basis. Additional sessions will become available on an ongoing basis. Complete the Series Interest Form to be contacted when future sessions become available.

Thanks to the Sponsors of Mass Save®, registration for this series is being offered at a reduced cost from our typical course rate.

Learning Objectives

1. Participants will be able to describe the compliance pathways of the MA State Energy Codes for different building types and sizes.
2. Participants will understand how the Stretch Code impacts project decisions.
3. Participants will be able to assess the implications of the Opt-In Specialized Code.
4. Participants will be able to recognize how the code changes impact existing buildings and interior fit-up projects.

Workforce Training Fund Express Grant Funding

Express Funding Announcement

Funding for training grants from the Workforce Training Fund Program has been exhausted for State Fiscal Year 2025 (July 2024 – June 2025). Applications for the Express Program grants have been paused until funds for State Fiscal Year 2026 (July 2025 – June 2026) are available. While specific dates are not yet available, we hope applications can be submitted again in July 2025. Refer to the Program website for updates.

In recent years the Workforce Training Fund Program has experienced unprecedented levels of participation. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year, until funds are exhausted.

The Express Program is designed to help businesses with 100 or fewer Massachusetts employees respond quickly to emerging needs and keep employees engaged. With bite-size grants for just-in-time training and no waiting periods between grants, the Express Program is the Workforce Training Fund’s fastest path to funding.

Express Grant Eligibility

Employers with 100 or fewer Massachusetts, W-2 employees are eligible to receive Express Program grants*. Express Program grant applications must be submitted no fewer than 21 days before the training date.

The contracting period of approved Express Grants begins 21 days after the grant application date and ends one year from this date. All training must be completed within the contract period to be eligible for reimbursement.

*Review the BE+ Workforce Training Grant webpage for additional eligibility requirements and other updates made by the Commonwealth Corporation.