The BERcast

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/

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/

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.

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.

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.