Description:
Understanding the 2021 IRC and IECC energy codes is challenging enough—but when you factor in Pennsylvania’s unique modifications under the Uniform Construction Code (UCC), it becomes even more complex. This webinar will walk you through the residential energy compliance options available in Pennsylvania, including the Prescriptive path, Total Building Performance, Energy Rating Index (ERI), and the new 2025 Pennsylvania Alternative Residential Energy Provisions. Join us to gain clarity on these paths and learn how to choose the right one for your project.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify the residential energy code compliance paths recognized under the 2021 IRC/IECC and Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code and explain the specifics of each.
- Evaluate how different compliance strategies - Prescriptive, Total Building Performance, and Energy Rating Index (ERI) have different compliance metrics and choosing the metrics that best fit the design and consumer’s goals can help choose the correct compliance path.
- Analyze the key updates introduced in the 2025 Pennsylvania Alternative Residential Energy Provisions and assess their potential to enhance energy efficiency.
- Apply compliance knowledge to real-world residential design and construction projects to ensure that buildings meet or exceed minimum code requirements, thereby promoting safer, healthier, and more sustainable living environments.
Instructors
- Pennsylvania Housing Research Center
Course Schedule
9am-11am. Instruction time
Registration Fee
$40
Credit Hours
2 UCC continuing education credit hours awarded.
*We no longer accept paper registrations or invoicing for this class. Online registrations only. Credit Cards and PayPal are accepted as payment.
Attendance & Cancellation Policy for Virtual Class
To receive full CEU's for this class, Attendance & Participation in the Live Zoom's are required. You will be expected to attend the full duration of the class.
*If there are any Attendance Issues, please e-mail Christy Saliaris at csaliaris@pml.org
**Please note full first and last names must be used as your screen name on Zoom for Attendance and CEU credits.
Cancellations must be received in writing by sending an email to cancellations@paconstructioncodesacademy.org . Refunds will be determined by the date of the fax or email. A cancellation received less than 10 business days of the session you are registered for, is subject to up to a $50 administrative fee and any PayPal transactional fees. Those who cancel within 3 business days of the session date or do not attend, forfeit the full registration fee and if unpaid, will be invoiced. Credit toward future PCCA courses may be accepted upon approval from the PCCA administrator; substitutions may be accepted.