About

BE-Ex Ed

BE-Ex Ed is the Building Energy Exchange’s online e-learning platform for on-demand educational content.  BE-Ex Ed features videos on energy efficiency, high-performance design, and the policy and codes that impact the building industry. All courses are available for continuing education credits or a certificate of completion.

The Building Energy Exchange (BE-Ex)

BE-Ex is a center of excellence dedicated to reducing the effects of climate change by improving the built environment. BE-Ex accelerates the transition to healthy, comfortable, and energy efficient buildings by serving as a resource and trusted expert to the building industry.

BE-Ex advances energy efficiency solutions through education, exhibitions, technology demonstrations, and research. Visit us online to learn more and check out our calendar of upcoming live events for additional training opportunities.

Partners

• The Passive House Network (PHN): BE-Ex’s educational partner for the Passive House training series – the Passive House Network (PHN) – works towards the transformation of the built environment using the International Passive House Standard. Together, BE-Ex and PHN offer a pipeline of online and in-person trainings – ranging from introductory-level courses for those new to Passive House, to more advanced offerings for certified Passive House professionals.
  Learn more: https://passivehousenetwork.org
• NYSERDA: Many of the courses on BE-Ex Ed are made possible by the generous support of NYSERDA – the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority.
  Learn more: https://www.nyserda.ny.gov
• NYC Accelerator: BE-Ex is the education and information hub for the NYC Accelerator, a program of the NYC Mayor’s Office of Climate and Environmental Justice, which offers free, personalized guidance to make cost-saving, energy-efficiency upgrades and reduce carbon emissions in New York City.
  Learn more: https://accelerator.nyc
• NYC Housing Preservation & Development (HPD): HPD is New York City’s affordable housing department, with a mission to promote quality and affordability in the city’s housing, and diversity and strength in its neighborhoods.
  Learn more: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/index.page
• NYS Homes & Community Renewal (HCR):  HCR is New York State’s affordable housing agency, with a mission to build, preserve, and protect affordable housing and increase homeownership throughout New York State.
  Learn more: https://hcr.ny.gov