Business Details
27 Years
experience
Sustainable Building Solutions in Boston, MA
New Ecology has spent over 25 years as sustainability consultants working at the intersection of climate and housing crises. We deliver building performance solutions that reduce energy use, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and improve health outcomes for low-income communities. Our multidisciplinary team of building scientists and housing professionals collaborates with partners to implement resilient, affordable housing solutions while creating green economy jobs. Founded in 1999, we pioneered the first U.S. report on greening affordable multifamily housing and developed WegoWise, an energy tracking software.Our work spans 13 states with 237,000 improved units, emphasizing decarbonization through Passive House standards and Zero Over Time protocols. We maintain 16 green building certifications and have expanded to offices in Baltimore and Wilmington while preserving our Massachusetts roots.
Services
Green Building Consulting
Decarbonization Planning
Energy Efficiency Retrofits
Passive House Certification
Resiliency Audits
Portfolio Analysis
ASHRAE Level II Audits
Climate Risk Assessment
Sustainable Design Review
Building Performance Testing
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- 25+ years pioneering sustainable affordable housing solutions
- Multidisciplinary team with 16 green building certifications
- Developed first U.S. report on greening affordable housing
- Created WegoWise energy tracking software platform
- Proven impact across 13 states with 237,000 improved units
Associations and certifications
- LEED
- Phius
- ENERGY STAR
- NGBS
- Enterprise Green Communities
Services
Green Building Consulting
Our Green Building Services team empowers communities through sustainable development, collaborating with developers to construct healthy, affordable, and resilient buildings. We support projects from design through certification, serving as sustainability consultants on new construction and rehab projects seeking green building certification. Our staff hold 16 different green building certifications and provide comprehensive services including energy modeling, design review, and verification testing.
Decarbonization Planning
We develop data-driven decarbonization plans for multifamily buildings that align capital improvements with long-term fossil fuel elimination. Our Zero Over Time protocol enables property owners to transition buildings off fossil fuels while maintaining affordability. This includes deep energy retrofit scoping, renewable energy integration, and financial feasibility analysis for 10-year implementation timelines.
Energy Efficiency Retrofits
Our team conducts ASHRAE Level II audits and develops comprehensive retrofit plans for existing buildings. Services include energy and water efficiency upgrades, heating system conversions, lighting improvements, and cost-benefit analysis of building system options. We've completed retrofits for over 7,500 buildings, focusing on affordability preservation and operational cost reduction.
Passive House Certification
We provide Passive House consulting and certification services through our team of CPHC and Phius Verified Raters. Our expertise includes thermal envelope optimization, air sealing details, and energy modeling to meet PHIUS+ 2015 standards. We've delivered 22 Phius Final Certified buildings and 26 Design Certified projects, including the first Phius multifamily building in Plymouth County.
Resiliency Audits
Our resiliency assessments evaluate buildings' vulnerability to climate change impacts like flooding and extreme heat. We develop actionable recommendations for infrastructure improvements that enhance durability and safety while reducing recovery costs. Services include portfolio-level risk analysis, floodplain mitigation planning, and climate adaptation strategies for affordable housing portfolios.
Questions
What types of buildings do you work with?
We specialize in multifamily affordable housing, including new construction, historic renovations, and existing building retrofits. Our work also extends to community facilities, public schools, and commercial projects seeking sustainable solutions.
Do you offer energy modeling services?
Yes, we provide energy modeling using WUFI Passive, eQUEST, Energy Plus, and Ekotrope software to optimize building performance and guide design decisions for both new and existing structures.
How do you support green building certifications?
Our team holds 16 green building certifications and provides full-service support for Passive House, LEED, ENERGY STAR, NGBS, and Enterprise Green Communities certifications through design review, verification, and testing.
Can you help with climate risk assessments?
We conduct comprehensive climate risk and resiliency assessments for housing portfolios, evaluating flood risks, heat vulnerabilities, and extreme weather preparedness to develop mitigation strategies.
Do you work outside Massachusetts?
Yes, we operate in 13 states including Maryland and Delaware, with completed projects in Connecticut, New York, and Washington DC through our regional offices in Baltimore and Wilmington.
What financing options exist for retrofits?
We help clients access state incentive programs like Energize Delaware and Solar for All, and leverage tax credits to make energy efficiency upgrades financially feasible for affordable housing projects.
