Plainville Green Communities Stretch Code Workshop

At the next Town Meeting on June 6, 2011 one Article for consideration will be to adopt "Stretch" building codes. 

Stretch codes require that new homes and new commercial buildings be constructed using methods that result in 20% energy savings, compared to current building codes.  To date, 67 Massachusetts communities have adopted stretch codes.

Tonight there will be a workshop at the Senior Center at 7PM to help you gain a better understanding of stretch codes.  Plainville residents and builders are welcome to attend.  The workshop will also be televised on Cable Channel 8.

The Agenda for the workshop will be:

A.      Introduction to Massachusetts Green Communities Program  by the Project Coordinator for the Green Communities Planning Assistance Program under contract with DOER.

B.      Workshop Facilitator will be Greg Krantz who is the field operations manager for Massachusetts New Homes with ENERGY STAR program.

OVERVIEW:  What is the Stretch Code?

How does the Stretch Code compare to the current Building Code?

Why isn't the Stretch Code being developed as a mandatory statewide code?

What Does the Stretch Code Mean to My Community?

What additional costs are associated with using Stretch Code for builders and property owners?

How will increased costs affect our development in our community?

How does the Stretch Code impact both new construction and renovation projects?

What technical training opportunities will be provided for contractors, developers and building inspectors?  

What is the Adoption Process for Stretch Code?

How can the Stretch Code be adopted in my community?

Which municipalities have adopted the Stretch Code and what were the key contributors to their success?

Question and Answer Period

You will have the opportunity to ask additional questions of the presenters

PLEASE JOIN US FOR THIS IMPORTANT AND INFORMATIVE WORKSHOP!!!