(LL97) fines starting as early as 2024 and are looking to decarbonize their buildings with electrification retrofit solutions that are financially viable and constructible. We’ll discuss a technical solution -- “hybrid electrification” -- that delivers on all counts.

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Building owners and managers are facing Local Law 97 (LL97) fines starting as early as 2024 and are looking to decarbonize their buildings with electrification retrofit solutions that are financially viable and constructible. This session presents a case study of a real-world application of electrification in a NYC co-op building that is in the process of making this goal a reality. Electrification projects are not only about LL97 compliance – they can achieve multiple outcomes and resolve longstanding issues, including improved quality of life for residents, asset renewal, and simplified operations & maintenance. We’ll discuss the technical solution -- “hybrid electrification” -- that delivers on all counts.

About Ecosystem Energy Services
Ecosystem Energy Services (Ecosystem) is a NYC-based integrated engineering and construction company specialized in energy retrofits. Recent clients include Kips Bay Court, BronxCare Hospital, Rockland Community College, and Bedford and Mineola school districts.

Ecosystem is an expert in electrification, with many years’ implementation experience in Canada. Founded in Quebec City in 1993, our team was developing energy solutions in an economy driven by the lowest electricity costs in North America, paired with comparatively high natural gas costs. This economic context drove innovation aimed at the electrification of heating systems, leading to a local expertise in the application of heat pump technology. Ecosystem rose to the challenge, becoming a leader in the market with a distinctive approach to decarbonization via electrification.

ABOUT OUR GUEST SPEAKERS:

Lucas Taub, Project Engineer @ EcoSystem

Lucas Taub has served as a Project Engineer at Ecosystem since 2017. His experience with energy efficiency projects span commercial and multifamily real estate and K-12 school district buildings, including expertise with ventilation and heat recovery, heating distribution networks, cogeneration systems, chilled water networks, and solar PV arrays. Inspired by the quest for efficiency, Lucas is motivated to redesign systems that are not operating in harmony or that waste energy. With a strong background in both design and construction, he brings insight developed through experience to ensure that no details are overlooked and no opportunities for further efficiency gain are missed. His training in AutoCAD supports his ability to develop detailed designs that would normally take weeks to generate, fast-tracking building-wide surveys and equipment layouts, which enables him to solve logistical and spatial challenges effectively. Lucas takes pride in making measured, informed decisions and steers projects with calm and control. A Certified Energy Manager and Engineer in Training, Lucas earned his B.S. in Chemical Engineering and Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Washington University in St. Louis.

Ben Milbank, Senior Project Development Engineer @ EcoSystem

Working with multifamily and commercial real estate clients, Ben brings insight into the NYC energy landscape and true value of potential decarbonization projects. Delving into each client’s institutional needs and goals, he crafts and evaluates energy solutions closely aligned with their objectives.  He fosters collaborative environments to ensure complete stakeholder engagement throughout the Ecosystem project development phase.  Originally from the United Kingdom, Ben came to New York City to study for his Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering at Columbia University. At Columbia, Ben was a Business School Social Enterprise Fellow, where he developed several energy efficiency projects for local churches and community centers across the city. With Ecosystem, he has worked on multifamily projects as well as with K-12 school districts and universities.