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Pick a topic, get updates! (opens in new window) Find a Program Find A Contractor About Language Print this page Clean & Resilient Building Energy Codes Supporting more efficient buildings and healthier communities. Back to All Programs Clean energy transition requires partnerships among municipalities, code officials, design and construction professionals, and developers to advance innovative solutions that support cleaner and more resilient buildings . In New York State, buildings account for more than 30% of state greenhouse gas emissions. The implementation of effective building energy codes are therefore an essential pathway for addressing the changing climate. While energy codes were primarily developed to enhance energy efficiency, advancing progress on cleaner energy codes supports community-based well-being and resilience. Building energy codes lead to important safety outcomes for our communities, especially for vulnerable and underserved populations who spend a disproportionate amount of their income on energy expenses or live in areas with higher levels of air pollution. By advancing progress on building codes that improve energy efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and promote health and safety, we can ensure that all New Yorkers have access to the benefits of a clean energy transition. The benefits of updated cleaner and more resilient building codes are known to provide energy savings and allow buildings to better adapt to extreme cold and heat. These benefits include a more durable building thermal envelope; increased air leakage prevention and air sealing requirements; and increased use of insulation. Additional information on New York State's path to zero-emissions building codes can be found in the New York State Climate Action Council Scoping Plan  . Explore Energy Code Training Opportunities and Resources Whether you are a municipal code official, a real estate developer, or a community advocate, NYSERDA is your partner for energy code technical assistance and compliance. To get started, choose from the resources and information below. For Municipalities & Code Officials additional programs to help municipalities adopt and enforce green building energy codes in their communities. Get Started For Municipalities & Code Officials For Design & Construction Professionals Training and resources to help building professionals understand building energy codes, including a directory of NYSERDA programs to help implement building energy solutions. Get Started For Design & Construction Professionals For Residents & Communities Resources to help New Yorkers stay informed about New York State’s building energy codes. Get Started For Residents & Communities Energy Code Training A list of NYSERDA-approved trainings and webinars to support various green building energy code needs. Get Started Energy Code Training Energy Code Resources A comprehensive list of energy code resources to get up to speed on New York State building codes. Get Started Energy Code Resources Stakeholder Feedback Information about public stakeholder meetings and public comment periods related to New York’s energy code. Get Started Stakeholder Feedback Building New York’s Clean Energy Future New York State legislation requires NYSERDA, alongside the New York Department of State, to develop and implement the next generation of modern building energy codes and standards. Through this work, local professionals, and community advocates will have the opportunity to come together to help the State's clean energy transition. Get In Touch If you need help finding the appropriate training and resources, or you are interested in learning more about NYSERDA’s Building Energy Code activities, email us at [email protected] for more information. Want to Stay Connected?