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Building Professionals

The list below can help you find skilled resources for energy conservation projects. Each business has been referred by a Brookline resident. (CAB does not endorse nor guarantee any specific resource.)

 
Architects
James Carr
AIA LEED AP
115 Longwood Avenue
Brookline, MA 02445
617-595-6351
617-738-7617
www.jamescarrarchitect.com
jcarr@alum.mit.edu
Leed Certified architect and expert in renewable energy installations. Helps develop renewable energy decisions. Guide to LEED certification and residential upgrades.
Referred by: Werner Lohe

 

Osborn Studio+
Lynn Osborn, AIA
22 Emerson Street
Brookline, MA 02445
617-734-3113
www.osbornstudioplus.com
lynn@osbornstudioplus.com
Boston area renovations including green and recycled materials and energy efficient strategies. New construction using solar PV and hot water and Net Zero Energy House including wood gasification boilers. LEED accredited architect.
Referred by: Nina Brown

 

Zero Energy Design 348 Medford Street, Suite 1, Boston MA 02129
617-720-5002
www.zeroenergy.com
info@zeroenergy.com
ZeroEnergy Design(ZED) is an integrated architecture and HVAC design firm focusing on modern green home design and zero energy homes and buildings.
Referred by: Harold Simansky
Consultants
Bruce Irving Renovation Consulting 32 Cushing Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
617-719-2196
www.bruceirving.biz
Bruce Irving provides unbiased advice on home renovations by explaining the process, setting expectations, assembling teams, and managing projects. He is also a realtor, helping both buyers and sellers. He produced This Old House for 17 years.
Referred by: Mary Dewart
Energy Efficiency Contractors
360Chestnut
Jim Lockwood, Harold Simansky, Andew Belt
37 Franklin Street
Brookline, MA 02445
617-277-0290
www.360chestnut.com
Energy audits, blower door testing, thermal imaging, weatherization services to individuals and multi-family homes. Services include insulation, air-sealing and complete mechanical system upgrades. A certified weatherization contractor providing gas utility rebates.
Referred by: Edward Loechler

 

Next Step Living 25 Drydock Ave
Boston, MA 02210
866-867-8729
www.nextsteplivinginc.com/
4-in-1 home upgrades that include energy audits, blower door testing, safety checks, and weatherization services. NSL combines quality of service, an educational mindset and a mission of energy and climate conservation
Referred by: For homeowner references in your Brookline neighborhood, contact Lyndsay Schandel at 413-281-3056 or lyndsay.schandel@nextsteplivinginc.com

 

Bradford E. White Auburndale, MA
serving greater Boston
617-997-5560
bewhite@rcn.com
Energy audits & payback analysis, blower door testing, infra-red thermography, basic sealing pursuant to testing;(not full weatherization) Heat Loss and Heat Gain Calculations; System Sizing HVAC system consulting including high efficiency systems. Evaluation of alternate systems. Solar thermal consulting.
Referred by: Rob Daves

 

Byggmeister, Inc.
Paul Eldrenkamp
667 Sawmill Brook Parkway
Newton, MA 02459
617-527-7871
www.byggmeister.com
paul@byggmeister.com
Served as the Chair of the Governors Net Zero Energy Buildings Task Force - Residential Working Group

Energy auditor; HERS Rater, Passive House Consultant. Particular interest and experience in deep energy retrofits on existing houses including development of a master plan to achieve a specific energy budget and implementation of the plan incremently or all at once.
Referred by: Rebecca Stone
Energy Efficient Materials
Energy Federation Inc. (EFI) 40 Washington St
Westborough, MA 01581
800-876-0660
www.efi.com
A national company with headquarters in Westborough, MA that distributes energy efficient lighting, HRV fans, weatherization tools and materials, testing devices, and much more. Very user friendly website for ordering materials.
Referred by: Jim Lockwood
Geothermal and Solar Education
Heatspring Learning, Inc.
Brian Hayden, Duncan Miller
co-founders
500 Cambridge Street
Suite 201
Cambridge MA 02141
800-393-2044 x44
www.heatspring.com
A national geothermal and solar training organization, based in Cambridge, MA. HeatSpring offers a range of courses from geothermal an solar basics to advanced technical courses for building designers and system installers.
Referred by: Jim Lockwood
Geothermal Engineers
Coneco Engineers and Scientists, Inc.
Chris Nowak
4 First Street
Bridgewater, MA 02324
508-443-5011 x2
www.coneco.com
Engineering and installation services related to Ground Source Heat Pump installations, in residential and commercial applications.
Referred by: Jim Lockwood
Heating Equipment Suppliers
Capco Supply Inc. 10 Industrial Park Way
Woburn, MA 01801
781-721-0303
www.capcosupply.com
Tim Malarky, and Bob Lawson founders of Cambridge Alternative Power Company are greater Boston area, leading vendors of high efficiency equipment. Now including solar thermal systems.

Distributors of Veissman, Buderus, Rheem, Stadler, Superstor and other heating and cooling equipment, with a user friendly showroom with high efficiency heating equipment operational and on display.
Referred by: Jim Lockwood
HERS Rater, Auditor
Energy Efficiency Associates, LLC
Mike DuClos
3 Birch Hill Rd
Stow, MA 01775
978-793-3189
Mike_Duclos@ieee.org
HERS rater, energy efficiency expert.
Referred by: Jim Lockwood
Mechanical Contractors (HVAC)
Keyes/North Atlantic
Brad E Keyes
459 Watertown Street
Newton, MA 02460
617-964-6180
www.keyesweb.com
HVAC electro-mechanical contractors providing engineering design and installation services of high efficiency as well as air and ground source heat pumps.
Referred by: Jim Lockwood

 

Zero Energy Design 348 Medford Street, Suite 1, Boston MA 02129
617-720-5002
www.zeroenergy.com
info@zeroenergy.com
ZeroEnergy Design(ZED) is an integrated architecture and HVAC design firm focusing on modern green home design and zero energy homes and buildings. ZED offers consulting and design for increased energy performance for homes and buildings using energy efficiency recommendations and HVAC design. Data driven decisions, unbiased recommendations, and full design documents set our firm apart from the competition.
Referred by: Harold Simansky
Pipe Insulation
Homans Pipe Insulation 78 River Street
Braintree, MA
617-770-9765
 
Large diameter fiberglass jacketed pipe insulation for heat piping. Also ductwork insulation.
Referred by: Jim Lockwood
Recycled Building Materials
Building Materials Resource Center
(The BMRC)
100 Terrace Street
Roxbury, MA 02120
617-442-8917
bmrc@bbmc.com
Repurposed building materials, including windows, doors, kitchen cabinets, appliances, plumbing, electrical, tile, wood trim, lumber. Also training in window repair, and other types of installations. Accepts donations of resueable building materials.
Referred by: Jim Lockwood
Solar Installers
Sunbug Solar
Cheney Brand
411A Highland Ave, Suite 312
Somerville, MA 02144
617-500-3938
www.sunbugsolar.com
Local installers of solar panels, solar PV systems, one of their many recent projects includes the panels on Fenway Park.
Referred by: Jim Lockwood

 

SolarFlair 11 Mayhew St., Framingham MA 01702
508-293-4293
www.solarflair.com
SolarFlair has been selected as the installer for the Solarize Mass/Brookline program. They have over 10 years of experience in the solar energy industry.

 

Energy Sage 617-396-7243 www.energysage.com
Provides a way to learn about solar and to get multiple quotes from qualified installers
Solar Power

Alt-E Store and University
43 Broad Street, A408
Hudson, MA 01749
877-878-4060
www.altestore.com
Training in solar PV, solar thermal at their facility in Hudson, MA. Solar, wind and other energy efficiency materials available at their warehouse store.
Referred by: Marcia Hnatowich
Waste Consultant
GreenGoat P.O. Box 441911
Somerville, MA 02143
617-666-5253
www.greengoat.org
abauman@greengoat.org
Founded by Amy Bauman, Green Goat is a 501(c)3, WBE, woman and minority owned business.
Helps building owners recycle and relocate building waste.
Referred by: Jim Lockwood
Window Repair Contractor
FPP Restoration & Insulation Services
Fred Sullivan
Mount Auburn Place
PO Box 846
Watertown, MA 02471
617-417-2360
fax: 866-657-4805
fpp93@comcast.net
Detailed window restorations including old sash cords, brass chain pulley systems, caulking exterior window frames, spot glazing of exterior muntins, sanding and beeswaking of sashes.
Referred by: Marcia Hnatowich

 

Heartwood Window Restoration
Jade Mortimer
26 Forget Road
Hawley, MA 01399
413-339-4298
www.heartwoodrestoration.com
Detailed window restorations and weatherization services
Referred by: Brookline Preservation Commission

 

Window Woman of New England
Alison Hardy
58 Pulaski Street
Peabody, MA 01960
978-532-2070
www.window-woman-ne.com
Save Energy, Save Money, Save History - Restoration not Replacement. Detailed window restorations including old sash cords, brass chain pulley systems, caulking exterior window frames, spot glazing of exterior muntins, sanding and beeswaking of sashes.
Referred by: Susan Martin

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