The BERcast

Building Efficiency Resources (BER)
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Welcome to The BERcast where host Chris McTaggart discuss building science, building performance, green building topics of interest, industry news, and more with special guests from the industry.

  1. 12/11/2025

    The BERcast | Season 2 Episode 12 | The 2025 NYSECCC and the Delay on Electrification

    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/

    1h 2m

  2. 10/29/2025

    The BERcast | Season 2 Episode 11 | Multifamily Mistakes and Opportunities

    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/

    1h 10m

  3. 09/18/2025

    The BERcast | Season 2 Episode 10 | Inspection & Testing War Stories: Real Problems, Smart Fixes

    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.

    56 min

  4. 08/27/2025

    The BERcast | Season 2 Episode 9 | Preparing for the 2024 IECC (& Previewing 2027)

    In the latest episode of The BERcast, BER's Chris McTaggart is joined by Gayathri Vijayakumar (Steven Winter Associates), Richard Truitt (Department of Inspections, Harford County, MD), and Jerica Stacey (International Code Council) to break down the key updates you need to know for the 2024 IECC—plus an insider preview of what could be on the horizon for the 2027 IECC.

    1h 9m

  5. 07/02/2025

    The BERcast | Season 2 Episode 8 | Tales from the Field: The Realities of HVAC Grading

    In the latest episode of The BERcast, BER's Chris McTaggart and Dylan Tindall are joined by Rick Cobbs (TENww), Steven Gleaves (Burgess Construction), and Chris Urbanus (Burgess Construction) to share their insights, challenges, and successes with implementing the HVAC grading standard, ANSI/RESNET/ACCA 310.

    1h 1m

  6. 05/19/2025

    The BERcast | Season 2 Episode 7 | The End (?) of ENERGY STAR: Where Do We Go From Here?

    In this urgent episode of The BERcast, Chris McTaggart is joined by industry leaders Curt Rich (NAIMA), Mark Kresowik (ACEEE), Matthew Cooper (PEG), and Matthew Kaplan (ReVireo) to discuss the recent announcement regarding the potential shutdown of the ENERGY STAR program—and the significant impact this could have on the building performance industry. Help prevent a major setback for the building performance industry— contact your Senators by email or phone and demand their support continued funding and long-term extension of both the 45L tax credit and the ENERGY STAR program. Find your Senators' contact information here: https://www.senate.gov/senators/senators-contact.htm?Class=1 How to Reach Out To Your Senators :https://www.resnet.us/about/help-defend-the-federal-45l-energy-efficient-homes-tax-credit/

    1h 1m

  7. 04/23/2025

    The BERcast | Season 2 Episode 6 | Checking In on Stretch Codes in MA & IL

    In the latest episode of The BERcast, Chris McTaggart updates us on home efficiency rebate programs and is joined by special guests Natasha Brooks of BER, Ian Finlayson from the Massachusetts DOER, and Alison Lindburg of MEEA for a deep dive into all things stretch code.

    1h 29m

  8. 03/10/2025

    The BERcast | Season 2 Episode 5 | Green Mortgage-Backed Securities: HUD, USDA, Freddie, & Fannie

    Join BER's Chris McTaggart and special guests Sandra Adomatis of the Appraisal Institute and Matthew Cooper of PEG as they explore opportunities with green mortgage-backed securities through HUD, USDA, Freddie, and Fannie.

    1h 18m
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Welcome to The BERcast where host Chris McTaggart discuss building science, building performance, green building topics of interest, industry news, and more with special guests from the industry.

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  • Creator
    Building Efficiency Resources (BER)
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Building Efficiency Resources (BER)
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    The BERcast