Publications
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.
Energiesprong: A Dutch Approach to Deep Energy Retrofits and Its Applicability to the New York Market
NYSERDA Report, March 2018.
In partnership with NYSERDA, Taitem led a fact-finding mission to the Netherlands to conduct an assessment of their EnergieSprong program which was created to lower energy use in affordable housing. The findings from this report laid the foundation for NYSERDA's RetrofitNY program.
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>
Building Envelope
Calculating U-values
Reducing Over-Ventilation in Existing Buildings
Windows-Beyond Energy Star
V-Weather Stripping
Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning
Refrigerant Leak Prevention
Choosing Air Source Heat Pumps for Multifamily Buildings
Steam to VRF Conversions
Boiler Efficiency Definitions
Indoor Temperature
Solar Ventilation Preheaters
eQuest Modeling Ventilation Approaches
Heat Pumps: Guidance on Code and Zoning
Commissioning
New York City Commercial Code: Cx requirements
New York State Commercial Code: Cx requirements (New Construction)
New York State Cx requirements: Quick Facts
New York City Cx requirements: Quick Facts
Lighting
LED Lighting Recommendations
LED Screw-In Replacements
Stairwell Lighting (New Buildings)
Corridor Lighting (Existing Buildings)
Apartment Lighting Hours
Occupancy Sensors in Stairwells and Corridors
Parking Garage Lighting
Boosting Energy Savings Through Lighting Occupancy Control Settings
Other
Energy Management Systems
Energy Improvement
Project Scheduling
179D Tax Deduction
Diverter Valve
Solar Ventilation Pre-heater
SUNY ESF, US Green Building Council, and Syracuse Center of Excellence
NYS Green Building Conference (NYSGBC) -Spring 2024
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Building Tomorrow's Sustainable Campuses: The College of the Atlantic's Innovative Mass Timber Student Housing Design
Presenter: Dominick DeLucia, Senior Engineer; alongside OPAL Architecture, Thornton Tomasetti
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What We Wish Everyone Knew: Using Commissioning Discoveries to Make Designs Better | Presenter: Nate Goodell, PE, Senior Engineer
American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE)
Hot Water Forum & Hot Air Forum - Spring 2024
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How Hot is That Air? Measurement and Verification of PWHP Installations | Presenter: George Aiken, Project Engineer
Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA)
NESEA Boston Conference - Spring 2024
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What We Wish Everyone Knew: Using Commissioning Discoveries to Make Designs Better | Presenters: Nate Goodell, PE, Senior Engineer; Lou Vogel, PE, Director of Engineering
Building Pro Tour: Ironworks Ithaca - Fall 2023
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Ironworks Ithaca Pro Tour | Presenters: Yossi Bronsnick, PE, President; Evan Hallas, Senior Energy Analyst; Brendan Mangino, Senior Engineer
NESEA Boston Conference - Spring 2022
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Take Charge and Electrify That Building | Presenter: Brendan Mangino, Senior Engineer
PHIUS Alliance
Quarterly Webinar Series - Winter 2022
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.
“Measuring Window U-factors with IR Thermometers,” Home Energy, May/June, 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.
“Energy Audits in Large Commercial Office Buildings,” ASHRAE Journal, January 2009.
“Measuring Window U-factors with IR Thermometers,” Home Energy, May/June, 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.
“Energy Audits in Large Commercial Office Buildings,” ASHRAE Journal, January 2009.
Journals
Taitem has led over 20 energy research projects, and its findings have been published nationally in peer-reviewed journals.
Technical papers
Taitem develops guidance on technical topics and best practices for achieving energy savings via specific energy conservation measures.