EP joined forces with City Meals on Wheels for our first volunteering event of 2023! The team helped deliver nutritious meals to elderly New Yorkers in Manhattan. It was a beautiful afternoon and a wonderful way for our team to bond all while helping a good cause. Meal …Read More
In a previous EP Knows article we took a look at large scale heat pump water heaters plants where the condensing units are located remotely (typically outside) and water is stored elsewhere, inside the building. While a few manufacturers offer a similar arrangement for small scale domestic …Read More
Most buildings in the City that are over 25,000 square feet are subject to annual benchmarking (Local Law 84 of 2009, and its amendment Local Law 133 of 2016), energy audits and retro commissioning every decade (Local Law 87 of 2009) and will soon be subject to …Read More
In October, the FDNY released a new bulletin (2022-01) regarding ARCS requirements in NYC. Generally, ARCS is required in all high-rise buildings or buildings with a total gross area exceeding 250,000 square feet (23,225.8 m2). A high-rise is defined as a building with an occupied floor located …Read More
On November 7, 2022 the latest version of the NYC Building Construction Code goes into effect. There has been an increased focus on ventilation and indoor air quality for all occupancies. In today’s article we will be going over some of the bigger changes that may impact …Read More
Continuing with our volunteering efforts for the year, EP assisted Free Arts NYC with an art packing party! Free Arts NYC mission is to help empower youth from underserved communities through art and mentoring programs to develop their creativity, confidence, and skills to succeed. Throughout COVID, Free Arts …Read More
On November 7, 2022 the latest version of the NYC Building Construction Code goes into effect. In today’s article we will be going over some of the bigger changes that may impact building owners, architect and contractors related to Sprinkler and Standpipe systems. Limited Area Sprinkler Systems The definition …Read More
Heat Pump Water Heaters in NYC - warming up to the new choice in heater tech For decades, gas-fired water heaters have been the most common choice for building-scale domestic water heating systems. Condensing gas heaters offer similar efficiency to electric resistance units but have a much lower …Read More
EP Engineering is excited to announce the promotion of Joe Vieitez to Partner. Joe has built a foundation that will allow both him and the firm to continue on a steady path of growth and contribute to the completion of projects throughout New York and New Jersey. During …Read More
In an on-going effort to gather data on how energy is being consumed by NYC buildings, the NYC government launched Local Laws 84 (LL84) and 87 (LL87). LL84, also referred to as the Benchmarking Law, requires building owners to submit yearly data on energy and water consumption. …Read More
