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Publications
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.
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 Boiler System Replacements with Hot Water Systems
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
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
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Reactivating a Historic Industrial Site: Challenges and Opportunities on the Way to Net Zero Energy
Presenter: Vaibhavi Tambe, Senior Sustainability Consultant; Brendan Mangino Senior Engineer; alongside Ashley McGraw Architects
Passive House Maine
Annual Forum -Spring 2025
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Passive Builds a Pathway to Zero: The College of the Atlantic's Innovative Net Zero Student Housing Design
Presenter: Dominick DeLucia, Senior Engineer; alongside OPAL Architecture, Thornton Tomasetti
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
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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