Energy Efficiency geothermal heating and cooling Geothermal Heating and Cooling: an Untapped Resource The U.S. Department of Energy’s recent Commercial Liftoff Report highlights the significant yet underutilized potential of geothermal heating and cooling technologies to enhance energy resilience, reduce emissions, and improve efficiency. These technologies provide an important solution for a wide range of commercial buildings, including the MUSH (Municipal, University, School, Hospital) sector. When integrated into thermal energy networks, … Continued
Energy Efficiency Sustainability Department of Energy Launches 179D Portal The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 revised the 179D deduction, creating two pathways to compliance. The Department of Energy (DOE) has launched the 179D Portal, making it easier for building owners to estimate federal tax deductions for energy-efficient improvements. This new tool helps evaluate potential deductions through both traditional and alternative compliance pathways for qualifying upgrades, starting in tax … Continued
Energy Efficiency Wendel Reaccredited by NAESCO We are thrilled to announce that Wendel Energy Services has been reaccredited by the National Association of Energy Service Companies, (NAESCO). Wendel Energy Services now has accreditation as an Energy Service Company through November 2027. We have proudly been an accredited ESCO since 2008. Learn more Learn more about Wendel Energy Services. Learn more about … Continued
Energy Efficiency Healthcare Leveraging NYSERDA’s Clean Green Hospitals Program Healthcare is a key component of our society. From annual checkups to emergency and operating rooms, energy powers systems and equipment that provide quality care. Hospitals and healthcare facilities can leverage the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) funding to improve their bottom line while creating a healthy, comfortable environment for patients … Continued
Company News Energy Efficiency What to Know About the Inflation Reduction Act The New Inflation Reduction Act provisions allow State and Local Governments, Public Universities and School Districts to access tax credits for building a clean energy economy. Wendel is here to provide some digestible information on the Act. The Inflation Reduction Act, Federal Legislation, is the largest investment in energy efficiency and carbon reduction technologies in American history … Continued
Civil Engineering Utility & Community Solar Visual Impact Mitigation for Solar Arrays Solar energy has continued to gain popularity in recent years, and with increased funding on clean energy coming into play going forward, the industry will only continue to grow. As we’ve worked with private developers and municipalities to help design and implement their solar solutions, we’ve continued developing strategies to mitigate some of the challenges … Continued
Architecture Company News Immersion™ Landscape Architecture Botanical Gardens Selects Architect for Upcoming Expansion The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens and Erie County Department of Public Works have selected Wendel, in partnership with lead architects; Bucholz McEvoy Architects, to design their multi-million-dollar expansion. Over the past several years, the Botanical Gardens has been working on an expansion plan to meet the community’s overwhelming requests to be able to … Continued