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We’re hiring: Senior HVAC BAS Controls Specialist This isn’t just a controls job, it’s a chance to develop complex, high-impact energy projects! You’ll engineer smart, customized control strategies that optimize mechanical systems for energy savings, comfort, and long-term performance. You’ll be hands-on from the early design phase through commissioning and beyond, working closely with internal engineers, designers, and construction teams.    What makes this role stand out?  🔍 Challenging, technical work: every project is unique, keeping your skills sharp  💡 Innovation-driven: we’re pushing the limits of smart building integration  🛠 Real influence: your input shapes the entire project, not just the controls package and delivery If you’re excited by deep technical problem-solving, next-gen HVAC systems, and being part of a truly collaborative team, we’d love to talk.  📍 Location: Washington, DC-based  🔗 Check out the full job description and apply here:  https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/eVdb-YQe  #BuildingAutomation #BAS #Controls #Engineering #SmartBuildings #EnergyEfficiency #Sustainability #Decarbonization  

This marks another step in the right direction toward decarbonization for Humber College’s Project SWITCH. By installing a 4 MWh battery energy storage system, the college will be able to reduce its grid demand during peak hours. To learn more about this inpiring project, see the link below.

The ESG & Decarbonization Real Estate Summer Conference is happening next week, hosted by Informa Connect. This event brings together leaders from across real estate to explore actionable strategies for reducing emissions, improving energy efficiency, and scaling the use of clean energy across portfolios. If you're attending, let’s connect! Brett Kelly is looking forward to exchanging ideas on how we can accelerate decarbonization in the built environment. #ESG #Decarbonization #RealEstate #Sustainability #EnergyEfficiency #CleanEnergy

After multiple bond proposals were voted down, the Glen Cove City School District needed an alternative path to address aging infrastructure and new ventilation requirements, without burdening taxpayers. Through a collaborative Energy Performance Contract approach, Glen Cove achieved: ✅ Improve indoor air quality with heat pump rooftop units and heat recovery ✅ Redesign lighting across all schools with high-efficiency LED systems ✅ Offset district electricity demand with a 1+ MW solar PV system ✅ Secure over $21K in utility incentives ✅ Cut greenhouse gas emissions by 50% ✅ Reduce annual energy costs by $405K Last month, our team presented the progress of our Energy Performance Contract with Glen Cove City School District at a Board of Education meeting on Long Island. Our K-12 business development manager, Ahmed I. Ibrahim, and site supervisor, Michaele Watson, E.I.T., walked the Board of Education, administration, and attending public through the project’s impacts—including progress photos, incentive achievements, infrastructure upgrades, and long-term savings projections. “When understanding of needs, experience, and trust merge, you get a project like Glen Cove,” said Ibrahim. “I’m honored to work with this leadership and to serve the BOE and community at Glen Cove Central School District.” This project proves that with the right partnership and delivery model, schools can tackle critical upgrades, reduce emissions, and create better spaces for students, all while maintaining financial responsibility. Take a look at some of our before-and-after pictures below! #k12 #energyefficiency #energyperformancecontract #decarbonization #sustainability Glen Cove City School District

What does it take to get the best value from a deep energy retrofit in multi-residential and mixed-use buildings? At this year’s Retrofit Canada Conference, industry leaders shared practical strategies for maximizing impact, not just in terms of carbon reduction, but long-term asset value, occupant satisfaction, and project efficiency. Key recommendations included: STAKEHOLDER ALIGNMENT - Understand and align with what each group values, from cap rates and certifications to air quality and resilience - Pair GHG reduction goals with planned maintenance to unlock funding - Think in terms of long-term pipelines, not one-off projects PROCUREMENT & DELIVERY - Clearly define success metrics in your request for proposal (RFP) — then let the market propose how to meet them - Choose integrated providers who combine engineering and construction and are contractually accountable for results TECHNICAL STRATEGY - Access to granular data is essential for load analysis and equipment sequencing - The right order of implementation makes or breaks decarbonization outcomes The bottom line: successful retrofits require more than good intentions — they require alignment, accountability, and data-driven decision-making. #DeepRetrofit #EnergyEfficiency #GHGReduction #SustainableBuilding #RetrofitStrategy Asaph Benun Maxime Jeffrey-Gauthier Joanna Jackson

L’article pose une question légitime et stimulante : le retour des PPP peut-il répondre à nos besoins d’investissement en infrastructures? Je crois que le principe fondamental d’un partenariat public-privé réussi — ou de tout mode de contractualisation innovant — repose sur l’alignement des intérêts financiers et opérationnels. Cela passe, selon moi, par un changement de posture : plutôt que de prescrire des solutions ou des mesures techniques, les appels d’offres devraient valoriser les résultats à atteindre, que ce soit en matière de fonctionnalités, de performance énergétique, de réduction d’émissions, ou de valeur ajoutée pour la collectivité. Et les appels de solutions s’appliquent autant à la construction neuve qu’aux rénovations! ✅ Miser sur les résultats, c’est inviter les acteurs privés à mettre leur ingéniosité et leur imputabilité au service d’un objectif commun, mesurable et durable. Et si le financement est requis, il doit aussi servir à mettre l’emphase sur l’objectif ultime. Hélène Baril La Presse

At this year’s Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce Energy Summit & Expo, the message was clear: meaningful energy savings for small businesses starts with the right strategy, not just new equipment. During the “Energy 101: What Can Small Business Owners Do to Bring Down Their Energy Costs” panel, Ecosystem’s Lucas Benjamin Taub joined leaders from Con Edison, Belmont Metals Inc., and LandAir Renewables to discuss practical approaches to energy upgrades and affordability in the face of evolving climate regulations. Top takeaways included: 1. “Start with your goals.” As Lucas noted, not every audit leads to an actionable project. Know what you want to achieve — whether it’s cost savings, emissions reduction, or resilience — and shape your audit around that. 2. “First, reduce consumption. Then recover heat. Then rethink systems.” Taking a layered, strategic approach ensures you get maximum value from every investment. 3. “Planning takes time.” Tara Saber-Khiabani reminded us that setting the right foundation is essential to access incentives, align stakeholders, and avoid costly missteps down the line. 4. Engineering matters. As Michael Henning-PMP, ISC2CC emphasized, choosing the right partner—one who understands your business and energy goals—makes all the difference. Thanks to the Brooklyn Chamber and NYC Accelerator for hosting a session focused on practical, scalable solutions for small businesses navigating New York’s energy transition. #energyefficiency #decarbonization #NYC

Takeaways from the Greening Healthcare 2025 Summer Workshop: From award-winning case studies to real-world discussions on funding, asset planning, and implementation hurdles, the message was clear—progress is possible, and partnerships make it happen. Healthcare leaders, facility managers, and industry peers are all working toward the same goal: cutting emissions and improving energy performance in our hospitals. Rob Mundy, Geetha Paonam, and Asaph Benun were inspired by the stories shared and the commitment in the room to move from planning to action. Thank you to the Greening Health Care network for hosting a valuable gathering of minds, and to everyone they spoke with for your insights and vision. #GreenHealthCare2025 #HealthcareSustainability #Decarbonization #EnergyEfficiency #NetZero #ClimateAction #GHGReduction

We’re growing our NYC construction team! If you thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments where your work makes a lasting impact, we want to hear from you. Ecosystem is hiring a Construction Project Coordinator to help us deliver high-performance building projects that go beyond compliance. Our projects span from design to completion, and our integrated teams work side by side to deliver energy, operational, and financial results for clients across sectors like higher education. As a Construction Project Coordinator, you'll play a vital role behind the scenes—keeping schedules and documents on track, supporting contract management, and ensuring smooth, compliant execution of complex construction projects. Apply now and help us shape the future of sustainable construction: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.pow.ly/mzLZ50WeFhp #hiring #NYC #construction #engineering