At Pinnacle Energy we strive to provide you with the most information possible through the following outstanding resources so that we can bring you the best engineering, architecture, and sustainability solutions available in the market. 

NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS

Nearly 80 percent of citywide emissions are attributed to building's energy use.  Many new sustainable technologies have recently come to the marketplace that help offset these emissions, increase a building's efficiency, decrease energy dependence, and reduce costs for homeowners. At the Department of Buildings you will find resources that review these technologies, and describe the benefits they offer, and explain how they can be used within New York City.

nyserda

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), a public benefit corporation, offers objective information and analysis, innovative programs, technical expertise, and funding to help New Yorkers increase energy efficiency, save money, use renewable energy, and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.  NYSERDA professionals work to protect the environment and create clean energy jobs.  NYSERDA has been developing partnerships to advance innovative energy solutions in New York State since 1975.

u.s. gREEN BUILDING COUNCIL

LEED certified buildings save money and resources and have a positive impact on the health of occupants, while promoting renewable, clean energy.  LEED, or Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design, is a green certification program that recognizes best-in-class building strategies and practices. To receive LEED certification, buildings satisfy pre-requisites and earn points to achieve different levels of certification.  Pre-requisites and credits differ for each rating system, and teams choose the best fit for their project.

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF ENERGy

The mission of the Department of Energy is to ensure America's security and prosperity by addressing its energy and environmental challenges through transformative science and technology solutions. The office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy leads a robust network of researchers and other partners that continually develop cost-effective energy saving solutions that help make our country run more efficiently: promoting better plants, manufacturing processes, and products, more efficient new homes and buildings, and other solutions to enhance the buildings in which we work.

EPa's energy independence and security act of 2007

Common lightbulbs now sold in the United States typically use about 25%-80% less energy than traditional incandescent.  Many bulbs meet these new standards, including halogen incandescent, CFLs, and LEDs.  The new bulbs provide a wide range of choices in color and brightness and many of them last much longer than traditional lightbulbs.  The lighting standards, which phased in from 2012-2014 do not ban incandescent or any specific bulb type; rather the act mandates that bulbs need to use about 25% less energy.  The bipartisan Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 established these efficiency standards.