This episode of The Sage Report examines the challenges of renovating and modernizing existing buildings. Topics include structural considerations associated with replacing larger and heavier equipment, using New York’s Cultural Resource Information System (CRIS) to research historic properties, and the integration of modern HVAC systems into the preserved Saranac Lake Train Depot.

Highlights:

Humidity and Temperature Control

Microsoft ToDo

Code Spotlight - Unoccupied Standby

Project Spotlight - Auburn Correctional

Topics:

Operating Heat Pumps below 0F

Creating Weather Bin data with AI

A2L refrigerant piping

Topics:

The Patience of the Plotter

Lessons Learned - Delegated Design in NYS

Code Corner - Determining Market Value per NYS Energy Code

Air Handing Unit Replacement Project Spotlight

Topics: Refrigerant legislation to ultra low GWP’s. 2025 Energy Code C496 Energy Credits for Plumbing, Roof Snow Loads and the Energy Code, PDH Webinar List, Saratoga Military Museum

Topics: Using Notebook LM, 2025 NYS Energy Code Biggest Change, Lessons Learned, Sage Projects at UAlbany