Business Details
27 Years
experience
Expert Engineering for Energy Efficiency & Sustainability
Founded in 1999, Energy Concepts redefined engineering services by prioritizing innovation, leadership, and client collaboration. We specialize in addressing critical challenges like energy shortages, environmental sustainability, and economic efficiency through advanced technologies. Our expertise in Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems integration with microgrids, cogeneration, and renewable energy has resulted in over 100 operational CHP plants.Projects like the 37-story Brooklyn residential high-rise demonstrate our ability to merge cutting-edge energy solutions with traditional building design. With offices in Rochester and Brooklyn, we serve diverse sectors including healthcare, education, and industrial facilities, ensuring every solution is both functional and energy-efficient.
Services
Cogeneration Plants
Microgrid Design
MEP Services
Solar Power
Energy Conservation
Data Center Design
HVAC Systems
CHP Systems
Renewable Energy
LEED Certification
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We have designed and operate over 100 CHP plants nationwide.
- We integrate MEP systems with microgrid and renewable energy solutions.
- We offer LEED-certified MEP design elements for sustainable buildings.
- Our 24/7 automated systems ensure continuous operational reliability.
- Our engineers have decades of experience in energy conservation and cogeneration.
Services
Cogeneration Plants
Our cogeneration plants provide simultaneous electricity and thermal energy generation, significantly improving energy efficiency. Designed for healthcare facilities, residential towers, and industrial complexes, these systems reduce operating costs while maintaining 24/7 reliability. With over 100 installations, we deliver scalable solutions that integrate seamlessly with existing infrastructure to optimize performance and sustainability.
Microgrid Design
Energy Concepts specializes in microgrid systems that enable local energy independence and grid resilience. Our designs combine renewable resources, battery storage, and cogeneration to create self-sufficient power networks. These systems provide critical backup during outages and optimize energy costs for campuses, municipalities, and commercial developments through advanced automation and real-time monitoring.
Data Center Design
We engineer mission-critical data center infrastructure with energy-efficient power and cooling solutions. Our designs incorporate redundant systems, carbon capture technology, and modular scalability to ensure uptime and future-readiness. From 150MW standalone campuses like Earth Station-76 to retrofits, we balance performance with environmental responsibility through innovative HVAC and electrical system integration.
LEED Certification
Our LEED-certified MEP designs reduce environmental impact while optimizing operational efficiency. We implement energy modeling, sustainable material selection, and water conservation systems for commercial, residential, and institutional buildings. By aligning projects with LEED standards, we help clients achieve certification while delivering cost-effective, high-performance building systems tailored to their specific needs.
Energy Conservation
We develop comprehensive energy conservation strategies that include baseline studies, feasibility analysis, and retrofit recommendations. Our solutions focus on reducing consumption through advanced control systems, equipment upgrades, and renewable energy integration. By combining technical expertise with utility incentive programs, we help clients achieve measurable energy savings and environmental goals across diverse facility types.
People
Bill Cristofaro
President/Lead Mechanical Engineer
With decades of experience, Bill leads Energy Concepts' mechanical engineering efforts. He specializes in energy conservation, cogeneration, and HVAC design. His expertise includes hospital compliance and NYS-certified asbestos abatement, having delivered innovative solutions for complex healthcare and educational facilities across New York State.
John Bailes
Senior Mechanical Engineer
John brings 18+ years of energy conservation expertise. He specializes in central plant and cogeneration system design, energy feasibility studies, and NYSERDA grant program implementation. His work focuses on optimizing mechanical systems for industrial and institutional clients to achieve significant operational cost reductions through innovative engineering solutions.
Khaled Fouda
Energy Engineer
Khaled has 12 years of mechanical engineering experience, including energy modeling and CHP system design. He specializes in LEED-certified projects, microgrid studies, and international construction standards. His technical skills include HVAC system design and energy feasibility analyses that align with both client needs and sustainability objectives.
Questions
What is a cogeneration plant?
A cogeneration plant simultaneously generates electricity and thermal energy from a single fuel source, improving efficiency by capturing and utilizing waste heat otherwise lost in conventional power generation processes.
Do you design data centers?
Yes, we engineer data center infrastructure with energy-efficient power and cooling systems, including 150MW standalone campuses and retrofit solutions that combine reliability with environmental responsibility through advanced mechanical and electrical integration.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve the Northeast United States, with specific expertise in New York City, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, handling projects from small commercial installations to large-scale regional energy systems.
Do you provide LEED-certified designs?
Yes, we offer LEED-certified MEP design elements that incorporate energy modeling, sustainable materials, and water conservation systems to help clients achieve certification while maintaining cost-effective, high-performance building operations.
Are your systems 24/7 automated?
All our cogeneration plants and microgrid systems operate continuously with automated monitoring, ensuring 24/7 reliability while optimizing performance through real-time data analysis and remote management capabilities.
What industries do you work with?
We serve healthcare facilities, educational institutions, industrial complexes, residential towers, and commercial developments, providing customized energy solutions that address sector-specific requirements while maintaining operational efficiency and environmental compliance.
Reviews (1)
Michael Wilson
Mar 05, 2021
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I've been using IEC for many years to design my Cogen and Tri-Gen Plants with great success! Their experience and know how make a big difference!
