2024-11-23T18:31:53-05:00 https://archinect.com/news/article/150188023/nyc-adopts-new-energy-code-to-build-more-efficient-buildings Sean Joyner 2020-03-04T17:43:00-05:00 >2020-03-04T17:43:32-05:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/0f/0f2853318681d1f7a52c900102532f3b.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><em><p>New York City will require all new and existing buildings to meet stricter energy efficiency requirements under a new energy code approved by the city council and passed by Mayor Bill de Blasio last week. The 2020 NYC Energy Conservation Code is part of the city&rsquo;s implementation of its Green New Deal.</p></em><br /><br /><p>According to&nbsp;<em>Construction Dive,</em>&nbsp;the new code will require builders to improve the building thermal envelope with modified walls and windows to limit heat loss in addition to air leakage mitigation. Heating and cooling systems will also have stricter requirements.</p>