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After more than six years as the prevailing Enterprise Green Communities standard, the 2020 Criteria officially reaches the end of its application window today. September 30, 2026 is the final day to submit an initial Prebuild application under EGC 2020. Beginning October 1, new projects will move forward under the 2026 Enterprise Green Communities Criteria. For affordable housing developers and design teams, that means the transition we have been preparing for is officially

2025 New York Energy Code Overview New York State is rolling out the 2025 Energy Conservation Construction Code of New York State (ECCCNYS), which takes effect on December 31, 2025 with no grace period. Any project submitted or postmarked after that date must comply with the new code. The 2025 ECCCNYS is based on the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) with New York specific amendments that significantly increase requirements for energy efficiency, electrificat