Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code Training Series

MA Stretch Energy Code

Supporting Massachusetts Professionals to Meet the Code

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About the Series

The Massachusetts Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA MA) conducted a survey of its members to see what the industry needed to implement the new energy codes effectively. Built Environment Plus collaborated with AIA MA and Mass Save Partners to offer this series for over 200 professionals in the Fall of 2024.

Join BE+ and industry experts in this second round of this series, which will expand on the content offered in the 2024 series. It will include the following topics, open to all professionals in the building industry:

    • Stretch & Specialized Energy Code Overview
    • Building Envelope Compliance & Best Practices
    • Advanced Thermal Performance
    • Energy Code for Low-Rise Residential Buildings
    • TEDI Pathway & Case Studies
    • Energy Code for Contractors & Owners
Survey Summary: Level of Code Understanding

 Results from March 2024 survey of AIA members about their ability to design for the Massachusetts energy code.

Earn AIA LU / HSW continuing education credits by attending one or more sessions.

Early Bird Discount opportunity has been extended! Register by 5pm on Friday, April 25th for 30% off the cost of all sessions open for registration, as seen below. Sign up for scheduling updates here.

Stretch & Specialized Code Basics on May 6, 2025 at 3-5pm
Energy Code for the Building Envelope (2 part course)
TEDI Modeling on June 12th from 3-5pm
WTFP Express Grant Funding Available

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.

More Sessions To Be Added – Get Updates Here!

  • Energy Code for Low-rise Residential Buildings
    • Instructors: Instructors: DSK, New Ecology
    • Learning Level: Intermediate/Advanced
    • Dates: TBD

Questions?
Reach out to the Built Environment Plus education team with questions about taking the series (with or without Express Grant funding) at education@builtenvironmentplus.org.