What Contractors Need to Know About Minnesota Energy Codes

Join industry experts Ben Bahr, Emanuelson-Podas, and Vincent DiGiorno, KOMA, as they explore key developments in Minnesota’s energy efficiency landscape. Add to your calendar.

Key Topics:

• Minnesota targets for reduction in annual net energy consumption.
• City energy mandates
• SB 2030 and B3
• Current and Future Minnesota Energy Code
• 2024 Minnesota Commercial Energy Code Compliance Pathways
• Whole-Building Air Leakage (Blower Door) Test v. Continuous Air Barrier Design and Installation Verification Program
• Notable energy efficient building products
• Compliance Documentation requirements
  • Information on Building Permit Application
  • Continuous Air Barrier Design and Installation
  • Local Jurisdiction Review for Building Permit

Cost: Members – $15 | Nonmembers – $25 | Students – Free
Location: Emanuelson-Podas, Inc., 7705 Bush Lake Road, Edina, MN 55439
Schedule: 7:30 am – Check-in & Networking | 8:00 am – Program

Speakers

Ben Bahr, Director of Sustainability / Mechanical Engineer / Associate, Emanuelson-Podas

Ben is a mechanical engineer with Emanuelson-Podas and has been in the AEC industry for 10 years. Ben has an impressive mechanical expertise design background that extends across multiple industry sectors, including the housing, corporate, med-tech, education, healthcare, restaurant, retail, and service facilities sectors. He is LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) accredited and one of the first engineers in Minnesota to receive his BEMP (Building Energy Modeling Professional) accreditation.

Vince DiGiorno, Architect and Code Specialist, KOMA

Since 1990, Vince has studied, applied and taught the specifics of building codes with a keen understanding of the nuances and details of government regulations. In addition, he is KOMA’s lead specifications writer and provides product documentation and bid and construction information.