Local governments in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington DC (the DMV) are responding to the climate crisis by stepping up efforts to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions within their jurisdictions. With buildings accounting for significant shares of local GHG emissions, they are a top focus for new regulations and incentives designed to reducing energy use and lower our region's carbon footprint. With goals such as net zero on the horizon, the rate of regulatory change is accelerating which requires that design professionals not only comply with existing regulations but anticipate future requirements. This presentation will provide an overview of recent regulatory and code changes in the DMV and provide insights into how future codes and regulations might impact energy performance requirements. In addition, design-for-energy strategies will be presented with case studies to illustrate how low-energy buildings can become reality.
Learning Objectives: At the completion of this course, participants will be able to: Explain the regulatory requirements and differences in local jurisdictions relating to building energy performance; Identify emerging trends and anticipated future changes in code requirements in the region; Describe key strategies for optimizing energy performance while meeting code requirements; Summarize the impact of code changes on design and design decisions.
Speaker: N. Scott Emery - SVP, Office Director, Baumann Consulting
Credits: 1.5 HSW|LUs; 1.5 GBCI Credits (Self-Report); 1.5 LACES