
Energy + Sustainability
Energy + Sustainability consulting
Program compliance, energy incentives, and verifiable savings
Taitem has over 35 years of experience helping project teams achieve their energy and performance goals. Our team helps to identify funding sources and incentives for projects early in the process and offers a full suite of services to ensure optimal efficiency is achieved. Our team has planned modeled, designed, and commissioned buildings with high performance energy goals, from net zero energy use to Passive House certification.
Whether you’re building from the ground up or undertaking an energy retrofit, Taitem’s range of services starts in the pre-design phase and continues after construction completion, ensuring long-term energy goals are achieved and buildings operate as designed from day one. Cotact us to learn what our team can bring to your project.
E+S services
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energy modeling
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energy and carbon studies
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commissioning
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building certifications
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state, federal and utility incentives
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performance monitoring
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electrification
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Passive House, Energy Star®, net zero
A closer look at our services


Energy modeling
Taitem offers regulatory compliance assistance for NYC Local Laws and NYS Executive Orders. Our team includes licensed PEs, certified energy managers (CEMs), LEED APs, a high-performance building design professional (HBDP), and a building energy modeling professional (BEMP) who provide:
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compliance for NYC local laws and NYS executive orders
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hourly energy simulations
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eQUEST, HAP, and EnergyPlusLEED® EA
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energy audit assessments
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design for Energy Star -179D and 45L
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renewable energy analysis

Energy and carbon studies
Taitem has exceptional qualifications, training, and over three decades of experience in auditing, including certifications from ASHRAE, Association of Energy Engineers (AEE), and Building Performance Institute (BPI). Our team provides:
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NYSERDA Flexible Technical Assistance (Flextech)
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ASHRAE Level I, II, and III (capital-intensive or investment-grade)
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benchmarking audits for Energy Star or compliance with NYC local laws
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carbon mitigation studies and carbon neutral portfolio analysis
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greenhouse gas surveys
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billing and fuel analysis
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blower door testing
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measurement and verification

Commissioning
Taitem provides a variety of commissioning services for new and existing buildings and specializes in high quality, cost effective solutions for complex, high profile projects. We are recognized as one of the top providers in our field as evidenced by national recognition of various projects and staff, multiple presentations at the regional and national level, and most importantly, by our many satisfied clients. Our team provides Cx for:
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US General Services Administration (GSA)
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specialty systems
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LEED and LEED EBOM compliance
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solar PV
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LL87 and other energy efficiency for code compliance

Energy incentives
By leveraging our in-depth knowledge of energy-efficient buildings with a comprehensive understanding of energy program requirements, our team identifies energy programs and incentives from both state agencies and utilities that lay out the most cost-effective path to high performance buildings including:
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Flexible Technical Assistance (FlexTech) Program
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Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)
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Multifamily Energy Efficiency Program
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NYS Clean Heat
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Commercial New Construction Program
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Charge Ready NY and EV Make-Ready Programs
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On Site Energy Manager (OsEM)

Certification
Our team engages with owners and project teams across trades to maximize opportunities for resilient, cost-effective, and sustainable design and construction. We guide teams toward their certification goals with deep technical expertise and collaborative support. Our staff includes LEED Accredited Professionals, Certified Passive House Consultants (PHIUS), and Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Raters, enabling us to support a wide range of high-performance building certifications.

Electrification + Net zero
Taitem collaborates with designers, owners, and developers to advance decarbonization strategies that align with state and national energy goals. We focus on reducing carbon emissions through a comprehensive approach to building electrification and achieving net zero targets to ensure projects are not only code-compliant and future-ready, but positioned to benefit from available incentives and evolving policy requirements. Our team provides:
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electrification and decarbonization analyses that evaluate current systems, identify opportunities for transitioning away from fossil fuels, and develop actionable roadmaps for implementation
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early-stage planning for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure and the integration of onsite renewable energy systems, such as solar PV

Monitoring + Research
From traditional IMPVP, to customized intensive monitoring, Taitem provides a range of measurement and verification services. Through meticulous data collection, analysis, and reporting, we help owners and agencies understand and track their buildings operational performance.


BUSHWICK INLET
Brooklyn, NY
Taitem provided LEED consulting, fundamental and enhanced commissioning services, and LEED-compliant energy modeling for a new NYC parks headquarters with office space, classrooms, and public facilities. The project is designed for net zero energy use and achieved LEED platinum certification.
The 15,500 SF building includes a green roof, solar photovoltaic panels, geothermal heating and cooling, high-efficiency automated lighting controls, and high-efficiency mechanical equipment and controls.
NET ZERO VILLAGE
Rotterdam, NY
Taitem provided third-party measurement and verification and commissioning services for this market-rate apartment development designed to achieve net zero energy performance. With 72 units in six buildings, netZero Village uses onsite renewables and energy-efficiency strategies to exceed the energy needs.
Taitem became involved early in construction, developing the monitoring strategy. These monitors perform a key function in maintaining peak performance as they are a source of real-time feedback for both occupants and the owner.
SMITH OPERA HOUSE
Geneva, NY
Built in 1894, the Smith Opera House continues as one of the oldest operating performing arts venues in the United States. The building has a 1,400-seat theater, plus a lobby, concession areas, a dance studio, and offices.
Taitem conducted a FlexTech energy study with recommended energy conservation measures (ECMs) projected to decrease natural gas consumption by 14%. Taitem also provided full design services for the renovation of the restrooms, dressing rooms, and cabaret area.