New York City, June 28, 2019 I am writing to you in support of the New York Passive House application and the expedited approval of the Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) as a calculation software tool and alternative compliance path for inclusion into the New York State Energy Conservation Construction Code (NYSECCC). It is also critical that the proposed Passive House section of R408 in the NYStretch Energy Code become…
Online registration for NAPHN19 Conference & Expo closes at 11:30pm Wednesday, June 26th
Sign up as NYPH Member today and save $100! [divider] Online registration for #NAPHN19 Conference & Expo closes at 11:30pm Wednesday, June 26th. After that conference tickets will be available at the door only, for $599. Tickets for NAPHN VIP dinner will be available online until 3pm Thursday but there will be NO tickets available at the door, so register now! Registration for Post -Conference Tours closes at 3 pm Friday, June…
New York State Reaches Landmark Deal On Green New Deal-Style Climate Bill
Huffington Post 06/17/2019 12:03 pm ET. New York lawmakers reached a deal late Sunday night to pass one of the most ambitious climate bills in the nation, setting the Empire State on a course to shape what the Green New Deal could look like at a state level. The agreement to pass the so-called Climate & Communities Protection Act calls for New York to eliminate 85% of its overall planet-warming…
Validation of PHPP v9.6 using ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 140-2017
In January 2019, the Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) version 9.6 was evaluated in accordance with ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 140, a comparative testing method for building energy programs. The validation tests consist of a series of carefully described sample case building plans. Results from modelling different test cases with the software being tested are compared to those of reference software results. The class II test cases, geared towards annual building energy…
New York’s future is low carbon
There’s still time to enter round one of the three-round, $30 million Buildings of Excellence Competition. Enter to win the $1 million top prize by June 4, 2019 by 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET). After that time, round one will be closed and proposals will be evaluated. For a full competition description and associated documents for submissions visit nyserda.ny.gov/boe. Join us today ! NAPHN19 Passive House Conference June 27th & 28th…
PHPPv9 Passive House Energy Model Adopted by British Columbia Energy Step Code
The Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) v. 9, or newer, has been formally approved for use under the Energy Step Code for the Canadian Province of British Columbia. This announcement follows the recent confirmation of the PHPP as a reliable modeling tool, validated by using ANSI/ASHREA Standard 140-2017 –“Standard Method of Test for the Evaluation of Building Energy Analysis Computer Programs,” Specific code language now included in several sections…
Join us today ! NAPHN19 Passive House Conference
Join us today ! NAPHN19 Passive House Conference June 27th & 28th Metropolitan Pavilion, at 125 West 18th Street in New York City [divider] The conference will dive into the technical details of large Passive House buildings, both residential and commercial, new build and retrofit - now of particular concern for New York City developers and property owners [divider] Sign up as NYPH Member today and save big!
New York City`s Green New Deal Announced
NEW YORK, April 22, 2019 — Mayor de Blasio today announced New York City's Green New Deal, a bold and audacious plan to attack global warming on all fronts. It is comprised of $14 billion in new and committed investments, legislation and concrete action at the City level that will ensure a nearly 30 percent additional reduction in emissions by 2030. The laws and investments of New York City's Green…
NEW YORK CITY COUNCIL PASSES LANDMARK BUILDING CARBON EMISSIONS REDUCTION BILL
New York, NY, April 18, 2019 - The New York City Council has passed Intro. 1253-C, with the explicit goal of reducing building carbon emissions rates 80% by 2050. The bill is aimed at buildings with 25,000 SF of floor area and larger, which represent a majority of greenhouse gas emissions produced by buildings in NYC. The bill, sponsored by Council Member Constantinides and co-sponsored by 30 other Council Members,…
Call for NAPHN19 Conference Session and Workshop Proposals
NYPH is partnering with NAPHN to bring you the largest gathering of professionals working with Passive House technology in the United States to date - NAPHN19! The core mission of NAPHN19 is to demonstrate, investigate, and discuss how professionals and policymakers are utilizing and implementing Passive House today in their workplace. From fully certified buildings to rethinking how their work and the built environment is approached in new ways with Passive…
Job Opportunity: Project Manager
New Canaan construction firm is looking for a well-rounded Site Supervisor/Project Manager. Minimum 5 years hands-on trade field experience in construction, and minimum of 10 year management experience. Detail oriented and strong organization skills a must. An interest in and understanding of green building practices and passive house building is a plus. Must work well with clients and subcontractors. A strong knowledge base with mechanicals and electricals to understand good…
Call For Applications: 2018 to 2020 Board Member Candidates
It is time of the year again for NYPH Board Member elections! Do you have what it takes to steer NYPH to greater heights? Do you have a vision to change the landscape of New York’s built environment? Here’s your chance! NYPH is looking for fresh ideas and strong leadership to lead the organization starting Fall 2018. Successful applications will be determined by a members-only election. Click here to submit…