Ecosystem

It’s Heat Pump Week in California: a statewide push to accelerate the adoption of one of the most critical technologies for decarbonization. With a state goal of installing 6 million heat pumps by 2030, the California Heat Pump Partnership is building momentum through training, community events, and industry collaboration – showcasing how highly efficient heat pumps are transforming comfort, lowering energy bills, and supporting the state’s climate targets. Today, many concerns about heat pumps stem from past experiences where equipment was integrated without adapting system design or ensuring proper commissioning. As a result, education and hands-on workshops are key to unlocking their full potential. This is the approach taken by the University of California Office of the President (UCOP), which, in collaboration with Ecosystem, advanced decarbonization studies identifying pathways to a 90% reduction in Scope 1 emissions across campuses and academic health centers. Learn more about our work with UCOP here: https://lnkd.in/eNg65APY Happy Heat Pump Week! #HeatPumpWeekCA #HeatPumpWeek #Decarbonization #HigherEd #EnergyTransition #ClimateAction

Safety and coordination make all the difference in dense urban retrofits. 🏙️🏗️ For owners and managers of commercial and multi-residential buildings, especially in cities like New York, a successful asset renewal project isn’t just about choosing the right technology: it’s about knowing the work can be delivered safely, predictably, and disruption-free. Last month in downtown Manhattan, a major crane lift was completed at Ventas, Inc.'s 200+ unit senior living community, placing an air-source heat pump, air handling unit, and other energy-efficient HVAC equipment on the roof. The lift was a collaboration with United Crane and Rigging Services, a local, woman-owned business, who accomplished a safe and precise lift. Executing work in a dense urban environment requires close collaboration across project teams, building operations, and the municipality for permitting and logistics—all while keeping residents’ safety and comfort front and center. This important work enhances resident comfort, increases long-term energy efficiency, reduces emissions, is Local Law 97 compliant, and illustrates what’s possible when strategy and execution are fully aligned. #SafetyFirst #Collaboration #UrbanInfrastructure #SeniorLiving #LocalPartners #NYC #EcosystemEnergy Ted Holden, PE Conor McLoughlin Maxim Lamirande

🌆Last week’s panel on Utility Thermal Energy Networks (UTENs), organized by the Délégation générale du Québec à New York (DGQNY), brought together attendees from diverse industries to learn about the groundbreaking UTEN pilot projects at Rockefeller Center and in Chelsea. 💡 Key Takeaways Where did it all begin? The genesis for the pilot was the 2022 Utility Thermal Energy Network and Jobs Act (UTENJA), which empowered utilities like ConEd to explore shared thermal networks, marking a major step in New York’s push to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Driven by a vision The Rockefeller Center UTEN pilot is just the beginning of a long-term vision for a citywide network of building energy exchange. To reach that scale, we have to start somewhere: testing ideas and learning from real-world implementation. This pilot shows that innovation happens step by step, one network at a time. Complexity is part of progress Ambitious projects demand collaboration across utilities, owners, engineers, and regulators. This project shows what’s possible when technical expertise and shared commitment come together: transforming complexity into a model for a cleaner, more resilient urban future. Moderated by Con Edison’s Greg Koumoullos, Adam Shelly of Ecosystem, Charlie Marino of WSP in the U.S., and Jonathan Flaherty of Tishman Speyer shared the challenges and successes of this ambitious collaboration and offered insights into the future of decarbonization in the heart of the city.   For more information on the project: https://lnkd.in/e_ckFrUw

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Across campuses everywhere, the clean energy transition is gaining momentum — but many institutions still face the same challenge: how to decarbonize, engage their communities, and create new revenue streams without becoming utilities themselves. That’s exactly what we’ll be exploring tomorrow at 1:45 PM at the P3 Higher Education Summit in our session, “Reimagining Thermal Energy Networks through Innovative P3 Models.” I’ll be joining Jason Hill and Stuart Deets from Cordia to discuss how rethinking the structure of campus energy systems, even creating a separate thermal energy network entity, can unlock new flexibility, financial opportunity, and impact. These models don’t just modernize infrastructure… they can turn energy systems into catalysts for campus growth, community connection, and lasting resilience. If you’re at the conference, stop by and say hi! My colleagues Laila Salimi and Etienne Frenette from Ecosystem will be there too. #P3HigherEd #CleanEnergy #Decarbonization #CampusEnergy #PublicPrivatePartnerships #EnergyInnovation #Sustainability

Building performance and grid dynamics are increasingly intertwined. As electricity systems decarbonize, timing and flexibility in how buildings use energy matter more than ever. Join us at the Building Decarbonization Alliance’s session, “Built for the Grid: Decarbonizing in Sync with Electrical Grid Realities,” where industry leaders will discuss how buildings can align performance, flexibility, and carbon reduction with the evolving needs of the power grid.

Hospitals never sleep, and transforming them to be more sustainable, energy-efficient, and resilient is no small feat. These are some of the most complex environments to modernize, where every upgrade must happen without disrupting patient comfort, safety, or care continuity. That’s why success depends on more than just technical know-how, it takes a partner who delivers certainty, not just promises. As Matt Cannon, Senior Director of Capital Planning & Infrastructure at Lakeridge Health, explains, two of the biggest challenges on Project LHEAD were meeting an aggressive timeline and achieving ambitious GHG reduction targets to secure funding through the Low Carbon Economy Challenge (Ressources naturelles Canada (RNCan)). Partnering with an integrated engineering and construction firm brought design, procurement, and construction teams together under one accountable roof, compressing the schedule, maintaining uninterrupted hospital operations, and guaranteeing measurable results. The outcome? A hospital that’s not only more efficient and resilient, but also exceeds its GHG reduction goals by 43% - saving over $1 million in annual costs! 🎥 Watch the video: https://lnkd.in/epJ6YpU9 📘Read more: https://lnkd.in/eJkQ7XDp CIET SaveonEnergy Ontario #Sustainability #HealthcareInfrastructure #GHGReduction #EnergyPerformance

Humber Polytechnic is making strides with Project SWITCH! 🌱 This initiative’s recent construction achievements are a reminder of how collective vision + action can truly move the needle on sustainability. Kudos to everyone involved! #ConstructionExcellence #ClimateAction #Collaboration Aman Hehar, Daniel Alonzo P.Eng., Hooman Aboutalebi P.Eng, MBA, CCCA, GradDiptMgt, Spencer Wood, Michael Lindberg, John Gibbens, Cristina Neamtiu, Charles Amyot, Billy Ngai Hun Chan, Joanne Whyte, Luke Robillos, Mathieu Mainguy, Olubukola Ogunsola, Qamar Saeed, Darcy Corbin, André-Benoit Allard, Claudia Coca, Asaph Benun

University of Toronto Mechanical Engineering students, curious about sustainable engineering in action? Join us on October 2, for an exclusive tour of Project Leap, the University's first big step towards becoming climate positive! Explore cutting-edge systems, connect with the engineers behind the project, and discover career paths in sustainability.   🗓️ When: October 2 📍 Guided Tour: 3:30 p.m. (The Observatory) 🍻Happy Hour: 5:00 p.m. (Ecosystem office)   Register soon, spots are limited! 👉 https://lnkd.in/emAGTAzN   Engineering Career Centre, University of Toronto Facilities & Services, University of Toronto Engineering