Massachusetts Commercial Energy-Zero (E-Z) Code Summary
The MA Commercial E-Z Code offers multiple compliance paths for the design of commercial zero-energy buildings: a prescriptive path, a performance path (wit prescriptive backstops), and a Passive…
Massachusetts Residential Energy-Zero (E-Z) Code Summary
The MA Residential Code pays particular attention to embodied carbon.
Cold Climate Air Source Heat Pump Specification (Version 4.0)
This updated specification (version 4) defines a set of performance requirements and reporting requirements to meet the voluntary “Cold Climate Air Source Heat Pump Specification” (ccASHP…
TEP Workforce Development: Home Energy General Contractor Fact Sheet
This fact sheet describes the role of a general contractor in the context of the TEP program, and outlines the skills and training necessary to become a home energy general contractor.
TEP Workforce Development: Highlights from our Online Resource Center
Highlights from our Online Resource Center that focus on: on-the-job learning programs, retraining programs, and whole-home general contractor trainings.
Building Energy Codes and Insurance Underwriting
Energy codes play an important role in a building’s resiliency, and they are just as significant as other life safety codes. A more resilient building can be defined as a building that is prepared…
