Description of Services

Air Testing and Balancing

Using specialized instruments, this methodical regulation or "fine tuning" of HVAC air systems is intended to evaluate installed equipment and optimize performance. HVAC Testing and Balancing provides building owners and tenants with optimal environmental performance while minimizing energy costs through system efficiency

Building Envelope Testing

Also referred to as Blower Door Testing, whole building air leakage testing measures the air infiltration of a building for code compliance purposes or to gather data when troubleshooting comfort issues. This type of testing can also assist in determining if there are any air, water, or thermal leaks within the structure.

Duct Leakage Testing

A duct leakage test is a diagnostic tool designed to measure the airtightness of forced air heating, ventilating and air-conditioning (HVAC) ductwork. The airtightness of ductwork is useful knowledge when trying to improve the energy efficiency of a building or to meet code when installing new duct systems.

Energy Audits

An energy audit refers to a review of utility bills accompanied by a site survey with recommendations on energy conservation and/or energy efficiency measures. Included are statistical analyses of energy sources, observation on current conditions of equipment, and review of operating characteristics of the building.

Energy Assessments

An energy assessment involves the walkthrough of a home or building through which observations are made based on assessment of current conditions of the building and it's systems, equipment, and the operations of such components. A review of utility bills may be conducted to determine potential savings opportunities.

HERS Ratings

A home energy rating involves an analysis of a home’s construction plans and onsite inspections. Based on the home’s plans, the Home Energy Rater uses an energy efficiency software package to perform an energy analysis of the home’s design. This analysis yields a projected, pre-construction HERS Index. Upon completion of the plan review, the rater will work with the builder to identify the energy efficiency improvements needed to ensure the house will meet the various energy and green building.

Home Comfort & Building Performance Diagnostics

Energy efficiency, comfort, building durability and indoor air quality are all impacted by how well our buildings operate in New York's changing seasons. Building diagnostics help uncover the reason(s) that these issues are being experienced within the building. We provide practical solutions to achieve safe and comfortable environments throughout the home.

HVAC Load Calculations & System Sizing

Manual J HVAC room-by-room load calculations A properly sized HVAC system will deliver both energy efficiency and comfortable indoor conditions. Bigger IS NOT better when it comes to sizing air conditioning equipment in a hot, humid climate. Indoor moisture management is essential to achieving both comfort and good indoor air quality. Our practitioners perform each load calculation in strict accordance with the ACCA Manual J published procedure.

NYS & NYC Energy Code Compliance Calculations

New York Energy Code calculations are required for permitting on all residential new construction. We can help ensure that your project passes the energy code requirements for permitting, meeting both your energy efficiency goals as well as your project's budget.