Uncategorized 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 Uncategorized 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
Company News Uncategorized Wendel Appoints New Associate Principals Wendel is pleased to announce its 2025 new ownership class. Newly appointed Associate Principals include Daniel Audette, PE, CEM; Laura Eysnogle, AIA, RA, WRID; John Grabowski, ESA; Jennifer Grimmer, MBA; Richard Johnson, PLS; Shane Meegan, EIT; Nicole Piotrowicz, and Rebecca Przepiora. This appointment recognizes professionals for their exemplary leadership and commitment to excellence. Dan Audette … Continued
Uncategorized Who is Wendel? Meet Leslie Villone, Proposal Coordinator Meet Leslie Villone, one of our Proposal Coordinators. Leslie has two cats, enjoys going to Sabres games, reading, and spending time with her husband and their friends. What does a day in your work life look like? I primarily work in the architecture-focused proposal field, where business opportunities may originate from private/corporate businesses or public … Continued
Uncategorized 2024 Brick by Brick Awards Winners This year, three Wendel Projects were honored at the Buffalo Business First Bick by Brick Awards. The Buffalo AKG Art Museum The Albright-Knox Art Gallery Board of Directors launched the AK360 Campus Development and Expansion Project in 2014 to expand and upgrade the original 1905 and 1962expansion facilities. The proposed program for this project consists … Continued
Uncategorized Who is Wendel? Meet John Grabowski, Project Manager/Ecologist Meet Wendel’s Project Manager and Ecologist, John Grabowski. John grew up in Middleport, NY waking up with cows outside his bedroom window. Now, he wakes up to a different view, residing in Buffalo’s Elmwood Village. What does a day in your work life look like? I like to get to the gym or go for … Continued
Uncategorized Who is Wendel? Meet Meagan Faulkner, HR Generalist Allow us to introduce HR Generalist, Meagan Faulkner, SHRM-CP. Meagan initially joined Wendel as an intern in our HR department, and was subsequently hired full time. She graduated from the University at Buffalo in 2021. She has a handsome Chocolate Lab named Tuukka and a sweet Blue Heeler mix named Ozzie. She’s a huge animal … Continued