We established our Three 3’s initiative in 2016. Our hope is to use our leverage as a small business to give back to the community and to the environment. We also want to provide our employees a chance to be a part of something important that is …Read More
The city enacted a new Local Law in April of 2024, which affects new and existing parking garages, open parking lots, and buildings containing these facilities. LL55/24 adds requirements for Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE), commonly referred to as EV charging stations. The requirements are retroactive, and …Read More
EP Engineering joins Volunteers of America, Operation Backpack to ensure that every student living in New York City enduring domestic violence or living in a homeless shelter has a new backpack and grade-specific school supplies before their first day of school. EP is committed to investing in …Read More
NOTE: This article focuses on the applicability of NYCECC exemptions to Landmarked and Historic buildings and does not cover other types of exemptions. Please refer to 2020 NYCECC Section ECC 101, “Scope and General Requirements,” for more information. Introduction – NYCECC, LPC, NRHP The New York City Energy Conservation …Read More
This month, we proudly partnered with Fleece & Thank You, an organization dedicated to providing comfort, connection, and hope to children facing illness and the families supporting them. We share in their belief in the healing power of connection, and we were excited to contribute to their …Read More
The local laws for lighting upgrades and submetering are coming into effect, January 1, 2025. Per Local Law 88 of 2009, and Local Laws 132 and 134 of 2016, buildings over 25,000 square feet must have the following: Lighting that is compliant with current energy code. Submetering for all tenant …Read More
NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (NYC HPD) first created 421-a in 1971 to grant partial tax exemptions to developers in exchange for the creation of affordable housing. Since its inception, HPD has opened, closed, and modified the 421-a program serval times. On April 20, 2024, …Read More
For the fourth consecutive year, the EP team joined the festivities at Westhab, Inc.'s 21st Annual Golf Classic last month. This annual summer tradition supports Westhab’s mission of developing affordable housing and offering essential services to communities in New York. Since its founding in 1981, Westhab has transformed …Read More
For the first time ever, we joined forces for our latest volunteering event, helping double our efforts. EP Engineering and Highmark spent the morning at Governor’s Island for some much-needed spring cleaning. With 172 acres to care for and a small gardening team, volunteers are crucial to providing …Read More
Each year, 4.2 million young people in the United States experience a form of homelessness. Since 1972, Covenant House has opened its doors to over 1.5 million young people across the United States. NYC has recorded the highest number of youths experiencing homelessness of any city in …Read More
