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Publications

Below are links to select published work, technical papers, and presentations. Subscribe to our newsletter for updates on our to see our latest research and case studies.

Journals

Taitem has led over 20 energy research projects, and its findings have been published nationally in peer-reviewed journals. 

Technical papers

Guidance on technical topics and best practices for achieving energy savings via energy conservation measures. 

Cold Climate Packaged Heat Pump Solution
New York Power Authority Report, February 2022.
The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), New York Power Authority (NYPA), and New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) launched an industry competition directed at heating and cooling equipment manufacturers to develop a new Cold Climate Packaged Heat Pump to better serve the needs of existing multifamily buildings. Taitem developed the specifications that manufacturers will use to develop the envisioned product which will help drive down cost and reduce disruption during installation.

Preventing Refrigerant Leaks in Heat Pump Systems
ASHRAE Journal, January 2021.
Heat pumps are viewed as the primary path to the electrification required to reduce and eliminate fossil fuels and associated carbon emissions in building energy systems. However, most heat pumps used in the US today contain R-410A, which is itself a relatively potent greenhouse gas. Preventing refrigerant leaks is therefore a priority. This article examines the issue and suggests best practices to prevent refrigerant leaks.

Air to Water Heat Pump Demonstration
 (NYSERDA) Report, June 2019.
In partnership with NYSERDA, Taitem Engineering completed a demonstration project focused on the practical application of air-to-water heat pumps for heating use in residential buildings. Throughout the project phases, Taitem identified market barriers to broader adoption of air-to-water heat pumps which are outlined in this report. Design strategies were developed to circumvent some of the barriers to adoption of this technology, although barriers related to cost and installation contractors remain.

Industrializing Deep Energy Retrofits
passivehousebuilding.com, Spring 2019.
Not all retrofits can be accomplished in one go, as the PHI recognized when it created a certification for phased retrofits, or EnerPHit projects. Deep energy retrofits of existing structures are an absolute must for meeting any reasonable carbon emission reduction goals, but cost-effective retrofits are challenging, to say the least.

High-Performance Packaged Terminal Heat Pump Market and Development Research Report
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) Report, October 2018.
In partnership with NYSERDA, Taitem Engineering assesses the market conditions, existing technologies, and possible technology improvements for high-performance packaged terminal heat pumps.

On-site Energy Manager (OsEM) Pilot Program
The latest in comprehensive energy managementRead two impactful case studies from Taitem’s work as a NYSERDA On-Site Energy Manager (OsEM) about two industrial facilities exceeding their energy savings goals. This program offers a 75 percent cost-share for industrial, commercial, and multifamily buildings to work with Taitem for one year as a dedicated on-site energy manager. 
Corning Diesel Plant, Corning, NY>
Gutchess Lumber, Cortland, NY>

Presentations

Our team understands the importance of sharing best practices and thoughtfully presenting our research and achievements with industry peers. Below are some recent presentations from our team.

SUNY ESF, US Green Building Council, and Syracuse Center of Excellence
NYS Green Building Conference (NYSGBC) -Spring 2025
Passive House Maine 
Annual Forum -Spring 2025
SUNY ESF, US Green Building Council, and Syracuse Center of Excellence
NYS Green Building Conference (NYSGBC) -Spring 2024

American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) 
Hot Water Forum & Hot Air Forum - Spring 2024

Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA) 
NESEA Boston Conference - Spring 2024

Building Pro Tour: Ironworks Ithaca - Fall 2023 

NESEA Boston Conference - Spring 2022
  • Take Charge and Electrify That Building  |  Presenter: Brendan Mangino, Senior Engineer

PHIUS Alliance  
Quarterly Webinar Series - Winter 2022 

Journals

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Exploring willingness to delay charging by electric vehicle owners
EAERE Magazine, Winter 2020

RetrofitNY: Christopher Court Net Zero Energy Retrofit Schematic Design
NYSERDA report, May 2019

Adjusting occupancy sensor delay can bring big energy savings,
Facilities.net, April 2019

High-Performance Packaged Terminal Heat Pump Market Research Report
NYSERDA report, Spring 2019

PV Commissioning Tips and Best Practices
SOLARPRO, Spring 2019

Energiepring: A Dutch Approach to Retrofits and Its Applicability to NY Market
NYSERDA Report, March 2018

Air source heat pumps are worth a close look
Building Operating Management, January 2018

Heat Pump Water Heaters — Bring Them Upstairs?
Home Energy, Fall 2018

Heating Loads — Upstairs vs. Downstairs
Home Energy, Fall 2017

Blowing Off Steam - The Case for VRF Heat Pumps To Replace Steam
Syracuse Center of Excellence Innovation Fund Report, April 2017

3 ways to save energy — permanently
Building Operating Management, December 2016

Optimized Strategy for Scaling Up Deep Energy Retrofit
Report to NYSERDA, July 2015

Case Study: Net-zero energy building in NYC
Consulting-Specifying Engineer, May 2015

Boosting Multifamily Energy Savings Through Lighting Control Settings
Home Energy, August/September 2013

The Receptivity of Roofs to Solar Panels
Sciforum's 2nd World Sustainability Forum; Sciforum Conferences Series, 2012 

Energy Audits, Improvements in Small Office Buildings
ASHRAE Journal, October, 2012

Evaluation of Ventilation in Multifamily Buildings
Report to NYSERDA 93-5, June 1993

Measuring Heat Pump Efficiency in the Field
Home Energy, March/April 1991

Bidding for Demand Side Management Performance Contracts
Home Energy, January-February 1991

Weatherstripping Windows with V-Strip
Home Energy, September/October, 2012
Measuring Window U-factors with IR Thermometers
Home Energy, May/June, 2012

Air Infiltration Measurements Using Sound Transmission Loss Thru Small Apertures
International Journal of Green Energy, May, 2012

Method to Diagnose Window Failures and Measure U-Factors on Site
International Journal of Green Energy, 9 (3) 280-296, 2012

Leaking Shower Diverters – An Overlooked Energy Waster
Home Energy, March/April 2012

HVAC Selection for Envelope Dominated Buildings
ASHRAE Journal, October 2011

Air Bypass in Vertical Stack Water Source Heat Pumps
HVAC&R Research, October 2011

Ten Common Problems in Energy Audits
ASHRAE Journal, February 2011

Design from the Outside In 
Journal of Green Building, Volume 5.1, Winter 2010

Water and Energy Use in Steam-Heated Buildings
ASHRAE Journal, May 2010

Energy Audits in Large Commercial Office Buildings
ASHRAE Journal, January 2009

Clean Energy for Green Buildings
Journal of Green Building, Vol. 2 No. 1, Winter 2007

Sealing Attic Hatches
Home Energy, September/ October 2007

Improving Crawlspaces in New York Multifamily Buildings,
Home Energy, July/August 2006

Emergency Generators and Combustion-Air Safety
Heating/Piping/Air Conditioning Engineering, November 2000

Converting Electrically Heated Multifamily Buildings: The Vented Room Heater Option
Home Energy, January/February 2000

ASHRAE 152P Validation: Basement Warm-Air Distribution Systems
with Synertech Systems, August 1999.  Part 2   Part 3

Common Mistakes in Indoor Air Quality Calculations
INvironment Professional, August 1996, Vol. 2, No. 8

Evaluation of Ventilation in Multifamily Buildings
Report to NYSERDA 93-5, June 1993

Measuring Heat Pump Efficiency in the Field
Home Energy, March/April 1991

Bidding for Demand Side Management Performance Contracts
Home Energy, January-February 1991
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