In the Season 2 finale of The BERcast, Chris McTaggart is joined by special guests Michael Caruso and Anthony LoCascio to discuss the delay of NY State’s ban on installing fossil-fuel equipment in new residential buildings under seven stories, explore what a future all-electric code could look like, and examine the concerns, readiness, and pushback from builders, architects, contractors and other industry professionals—especially amid rising electricity costs.

Energy Testing Services has released a helpful guide outlining the code's key updates to insulation and building envelope requirements, heating and cooling systems, energy modeling, and testing:

https://www.energytestingservices.com/2025/09/08/new-york-state-energy-code-change-2025-eccc-of-nys/

Host Chris McTaggart is joined by special guests Steve Klocke (Steven Winter Associates), Lindsey Elton (Eco Achievers), and Maggie Leslie (Building Efficiency Resources) to explore the evolving world of multifamily construction. Together, they unpack the successes, challenges, and trends HERS Raters and building performance professionals are encountering in testing and verification on multifamily projects across the industry.

Check out Steve Klocke on Buildings + Beyond Podcast, "We Should Know Better: Top 10 Multifamily Design Mistakes Part 1": https://www.swinter.com/podcast/we-should-know-better-top-10-multifamily-design-mistakes-with-steve-klocke-part-1/

In the latest episode of The BERcast, host Chris McTaggart sits down with industry experts Corey DePenning (Redfox Inspections), Jeremy Field (Southern Sustainability Solutions), and Matt Rosendaul (retired BER QAD) to explore what it takes to succeed as an energy rater. These building performance veterans share real-world experiences, lessons from the field, and practical tips for overcoming common challenges in the industry.