In addition to being a leading MEP consultant in the tristate area, Ettinger Engineering Associates also provides a broad range of sustainability and green design consultancy services to the building industry. Since its inception a decade ago, the sustainability division has been leading in ground-breaking and cutting-edge strategies towards making buildings green and sustainable.

As an established leader in the field of carbon-neutral readiness and net zero energy design, EEA has won multiple awards from the building industry exemplifying the team’s skills and expertise in this field. EEA continues to be on the front end of the industry with advanced and innovative design solutions that are forward thinking and address the planet’s challenge associated with climate change.

EEA’s sustainability consultancy team provides a broad range of services that include, but are not limited to, the following:

Sustainability consulting

Certification program management towards programs like

• Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)
• Passive House through Passive House Institute, Germany
• PHIUS+
• Enterprise Green Communities
• ENERGY STAR
• Indoor airPLUS
• DOE Zero Energy Ready Home

Incentive program management services towards programs like

• NYSERDA New Construction Performance Program – Residential and Commercial
• New Jersey Clean Energy Program
• Utility-run incentive programs, like those offered by Consolidated Edison, PSEG, etc.

Energy management, sustainability consulting and facilitation support under local and state voluntary and mandatory programs including the following NYC regulatory requirements:

• New York City Local Law 97 – Carbon emissions limit law
• New York City Local Law 92/94 – Rooftop solar panels / green roofs law
• New York City Local Law 33 – Energy letter grading & benchmarking
• NYC Mayor’s 80x50 initiative
• New York City Local Law 87 – Retro-commissioning
• New York City Local Law 86 – LEED & energy efficiency
• Local Law 21 of 2011 – Cool roof law
• Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Program

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Building Simulation Analysis

Energy Modeling

Energy Conservation Measure Analysis & Study

Carbon Footprinting & Projections

Emissions Reduction Measure Analysis & Study

During the initial stages of building design EEA technical staff conducts energy modeling of the proposed design to predict, analyze and evaluate key metrics that are vital to achieving performance goals. Our staff is highly experienced in using a range of state of the art modeling tools and our toolkit is constantly growing as we add cutting edge software to our repertoire.

Energy Code Compliance

EEA technical staff is well versed in the applicable local building codes and provides energy code compliance through modeling. Code requirements are updated every few years to improve construction standards and building performance and our team is on top of the changing requirements to ensure compliance.

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Energy Auditing, Testing & Verification

Energy Audits

In an effort to identify ways to improve the performance of existing buildings, our engineers perform comprehensive energy audits that include:

• Building and utility data analysis
• Conduct detailed on-site survey
• Evaluate and assess energy saving measures and their impact on whole-house performance
• Conduct cost-benefit analysis and determine payback period for measures
• Recommend products and technologies best suited to the project

Diagnostic Testing & Verification

EEA technical staff is well versed in the applicable local building codes and provides energy code compliance through modeling. Code requirements are updated every few years to improve construction standards and building performance and our team is on top of the changing requirements to ensure compliance.

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Commissioning & Code Inspections

Commissioning

Commissioning has become a key factor in ensuring that a building’s mechanical systems perform as per the project goals and objectives. The commissioning process of achieving, verifying and documenting the performance of building systems in accordance with the design intent and the client’s functional and operational needs help provide the quality assurance needed for the building’s continued high performance. EEA’s commissioning group provides testing, maintenance instruction/training, design review and documentation services for a wide variety of project types.

Our team provides commissioning services in accordance with the NYCECC requirements, LEED program and other industry standards. The advantages of commissioning include improved equipment maintenance and function, cost savings, and improved occupant comfort.

TR1 and TR8 Inspections

New York City requires special inspections for all materials, equipment, installation, fabrication, erection or placement of components and connections to verify that construction work is being done in accordance with the code, approved plans, and specifications. Special Inspections must be performed by qualified Special Inspectors on behalf of a Special Inspection Agency. ECIS is a Special Inspection Agency and provides the following inspection services as required under the New York City Energy Conservation Code:

• Technical Report 8 Energy Code Progress Inspection
• Technical Report 1 Energy Code Special and Progress Inspections - MEP items

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Solar Renewable Energy System Design

EEA provides Solar Renewable Energy System Design services to projects that are focused on generating renewable energy on-site to offset energy consumption of the building. EEA conducts feasibility analysis to determine the potential for solar system installation on the roofs of projects, following which the team develops solar panel payouts that include detailed investigation, economic analysis, and solar system design including circuit layouts.