Taitem Engineering

Taitem Engineering, PC, is a consulting firm based in Ithaca, New York. Taitem specializes in mechanical, electrical, and structural design, green design and consulting, sustainability consulting, energy studies, energy research, and renewable energy design and installation. Founded in 1989, the firm is a privately held professional corporation licensed to practice engineering by the New York State Education Department and the New York State Department of State. Our clients include public and private entities and our projects include buildings in all sectors as well as program- and agency-level support. Taitem Engineering undertakes consulting services in the area of design, LEED and sustainability consulting, commissioning, and energy services, including energy audits and energy research. The company earned the national R&D100 award for its work in developing TREAT energy modeling software. In 2006, Taitem Engineering led the technical effort to develop the EnergyStar rating system for new high-performance multifamily buildings, in conjunction with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and NYSERDA. Taitem also provides technical training in energy code compliance, energy project construction management, and conducting energy audits. Taitem has been the statewide Quality Assurance Contractor for NYSERDA's Multifamily Energy Performance Portfolio since 2007. We believe we obtained this position because of our excellent record of honest work and outstanding quality throughout our entire organization and in all the work we do. In 2011 Taitem was awarded GSA schedule contract GS21F0026Y, allowing it to perform work for all branches of the executive branch of the federal government in the areas of energy management and consulting, building auditing and commissioning, programmatic support, and renewables. Taitem also provides design and installation in the areas of renewables - solar photovoltaic, solar thermal, and geothermal - and Aeroseal duct sealing. All of our installation staff are fully qualified, trained, and insured. In 2013, Taitem earned B-Corporation status, meeting rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. Taitem Engineering's staff includes eight licensed professional engineers, six LEED-accredited professionals, BPI-certified energy auditors, certified energy managers, NABCEP-certified solar PV installers, a master plumber, and a master electrician. "Taitem" stands for "Technology As If The Earth Mattered," reflecting the firm's commitment to the environment. Our mission is to apply technology thoughtfully for the benefit of the earth and for the living beings that depend on it.