Welcome to The BERcast where host Chris McTaggart discuss building science, building performance, green building topics of interest, industry news, and more with special guests from the industry.
The BERcast | Season 3 Episode 1 | 2026 RESNET Board of Directors Provider Election
We're back, baby!
The BERcast returns with Season 3, and we're digging into election season. Our special guests are all RESNET Provider representatives looking to serve the interests of the RESNET Provider community.
Come hear their vision of success for the future of RESNET!
11 Dec 2025
The BERcast | Season 2 Episode 12 | The 2025 NYSECCC and the Delay on Electrification
In the Season 2 finale of The BERcast, Chris McTaggart is joined by special guests Michael Caruso and Anthony LoCascio to discuss the delay of NY State’s ban on installing fossil-fuel equipment in new residential buildings under seven stories, explore what a future all-electric code could look like, and examine the concerns, readiness, and pushback from builders, architects, contractors and other industry professionals—especially amid rising electricity costs.
Energy Testing Services has released a helpful guide outlining the code's key updates to insulation and building envelope requirements, heating and cooling systems, energy modeling, and testing:
https://www.energytestingservices.com/2025/09/08/new-york-state-energy-code-change-2025-eccc-of-nys/
29 Oct 2025
The BERcast | Season 2 Episode 11 | Multifamily Mistakes and Opportunities
Host Chris McTaggart is joined by special guests Steve Klocke (Steven Winter Associates), Lindsey Elton (Eco Achievers), and Maggie Leslie (Building Efficiency Resources) to explore the evolving world of multifamily construction. Together, they unpack the successes, challenges, and trends HERS Raters and building performance professionals are encountering in testing and verification on multifamily projects across the industry.
Check out Steve Klocke on Buildings + Beyond Podcast, "We Should Know Better: Top 10 Multifamily Design Mistakes Part 1": https://www.swinter.com/podcast/we-should-know-better-top-10-multifamily-design-mistakes-with-steve-klocke-part-1/
Who has been a guest on The BERcast
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Rick Cobbs
Steven Gleaves
Chris Urbanus
David Goldstein
Steve Baden
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
7 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
11 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 24 / 100
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Social presence
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YouTube
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Engagement
71
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