Ecosystem

07/17/2025

Looking for the kind of role that energizes your strategic thinking and business development skills?

You’ll help shape and deliver million-dollar energy & decarbonization projects—complex, custom-built solutions that impact entire buildings and communities.

If you thrive on collaborating with industry leaders, navigating multi-stakeholder environments, and owning the sales process from first contact to signed deal, this is your kind of challenge.
You’ll have real influence, high visibility, and the opportunity to grow with a dynamic NYC team.

📍 Location: NYC-based
🔗 Check out the full job description and apply here: https://ecosystem-energy.com/careers/464aaae9-0835-4caa-81fd-aab46f64f2ee/

07/03/2025

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 Ibrahim, and site supervisor, Michaele Watson, 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!

07/02/2025

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.

06/30/2025

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 Taub joined leaders from Con Edison, Belmont Metals, 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-Khibani 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 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.

06/27/2025

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.

06/25/2025

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 ex*****on of complex construction projects.

Apply now and help us shape the future of sustainable construction: https://ow.ly/aMpQ50WeFho

06/24/2025

New York businesses face rising energy costs and growing pressure to comply with climate regulations. But the path forward doesn’t have to be overwhelming.

On June 26, Ecosystem’s Lucas Taub will join Jared Sommerkamp (Con Edison) and Stephen Daly (Landair Energy Solutions) on the Energy 101 panel at the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce’s Energy Summit & Expo to help demystify the energy transition for business owners and property managers.

This session will provide practical, step-by-step guidance on how to:
- Identify opportunities through energy audits
- Prioritize upgrades that reduce costs and improve performance
- Access rebates, low-interest financing, and incentive programs
- Partner with utilities and tap into expert support
- Understand what’s required under local laws like LL97

Whether you’re ready to take action or just starting to explore options, this panel will offer clear, actionable insights to help you move forward with confidence.

📍 Energy 101: What can small business owners do to bring down their energy costs - Upgrades, Audits. Affordability during the transition. Financing and incentives, Utilities and NYSERDA
📍 Dock 72, Brooklyn Navy Yard

06/23/2025

Our Ecosystem adventure is richer when it’s shared.
We recently welcomed a new group of colleagues to our headquarters in Quebec City for Eco-Immersion—a unique, in-person experience designed to deepen connections, build understanding, and celebrate what makes Ecosystem… Ecosystem.

Over the course of three days, new team members (3-8 months into their journey) connected with senior leaders, local colleagues, and peers from across North America to explore what makes us unique, from our values to our ways of working.

Thank you to everyone who made this week a success. From structured sessions to spontaneous moments, Eco-Immersion reminds us that onboarding is more than learning—it’s about connection. And together, we’re building something better.


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Notre aventure Ecosystem est plus riche lorsqu'elle est partagée.

Nous avons récemment accueilli un nouveau groupe de collègues à notre siège social de Québec pour l'Éco-Immersion. Une expérience unique, en personne, conçue pour renforcer nos liens, développer la connaissance et célébrer ce qui fait d'Ecosystem... Ecosystem.

Pendant trois jours, les nouveaux membres de l'équipe (3 à 8 mois après le début de leur parcours) ont rencontré des gestionnaires, des collègues et des pairs de toute l'Amérique du Nord pour explorer ce qui nous rend uniques, depuis nos valeurs jusqu'à nos méthodes de travail.

Merci à tous ceux qui ont fait de cet événement un succès. Des sessions structurées aux moments spontanés, Eco-Immersion nous rappelle que l'intégration d’employés est plus qu'un simple apprentissage, ça reflète notre culture. Et ensemble, nous construisons quelque chose de meilleur.

06/20/2025

It’s time to turn off the lights! 💡

This Daylight Hour, our teams across North America are flipping the switch in our offices and sites, embracing the power of natural light.

We know that real impact often starts with simple choices. Turning off the lights for one hour during peak daylight is a small act with a big message: energy conservation matters, and daylight is a free, reliable, and renewable resource.

Want to join in? encourages businesses to turn off non-essential lights for one hour during peak daylight—and to imagine what long-term change could look like if we rethought how we use energy every day.

06/19/2025

𝗪𝗲’𝘃𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗮𝘄 𝟵𝟳, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽.

At the LL97 Compliance: Service Provider Expo, we had meaningful conversations with building owners and operators who are feeling the pressure of looming fines, unclear compliance pathways, and tight timelines.

Whether it’s uncertainty about which upgrades to prioritize, how to achieve “good faith efforts”, confusion around emissions calculations, or worry over finding improvements, Ecosystem is here to guide you. We’ve helped buildings across NYC chart a realistic path to LL97 compliance while improving performance and controlling costs.

If we didn’t get a chance to connect at the event, Jaime’s here to talk. We’re ready to partner with you to turn compliance into opportunity.

06/18/2025

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 for two key roles—Construction Engineer and 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 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿, you'll take the lead on-site—managing subcontractors and stakeholders, solving technical challenges in real time, and driving the success of decarbonization projects through every phase of construction.

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 ex*****on of complex construction projects.

Apply now and help us shape the future of sustainable construction:

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