If the human race wishes to have a prolonged and indefinite period of material prosperity, they have only got to behave in a peaceful and helpful way toward one another.
Winston Churchill
When we founded Energy Concepts in October 1999 we did it with the recognition that the old model of providing professional engineering services to our clients and the community was considerably outdated and inadequate. Engineers had to be more innovative, better leaders and much more active in shaping the future and application of technology. Our relationships with our clients had to be more candid, interactive and bound by trust and understanding.
The technologies we bring to our clients directly address the pressing needs of our times: Energy shortages and energy independence, the environment, economic need, and the ability to benefit properly from new technology.
More than ever, our work is guided by the principle that alternative energy design and building systems design naturally go together. Examples range from health care, schools and multifamily residential and commercial industrial projects that are designed to be both of superior function and energy efficient.
A prime example is our design of the total Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing system for a 37 story residential high rise in downtown Brooklyn NY. A CHP plant serving the facility was integrated with building HVAC systems that take the most advantage of what the CHP plant does. Thus, we have combined new CHP energy technology with traditional building design for a great total solution for our client.
We have employees working in offices in Rochester and Brooklyn, New York. To date there are over 100 CHP plants and numerous specialized energy applications such as Geo-thermal Heat Recovery, Cogeneration and Renewable Fuel Systems in operation: All 24-7, automated, and performing as required.
We see a tremendous future for the technologies and techniques championed by Energy Concepts. We get great satisfaction from the obvious excitement and opportunities our clients have with their systems. They are our marketing department. They are our friends and comrades in a common mission. For all of those reading this who are new to Energy Concepts we hope to make your future more profitable and enjoyable as well.
Who We Are
Bill Cristofaro, PE | President/Lead Mechanical Engineer
As President at Integrated Energy Concepts Engineering, P.C., Mr. Cristofaro is responsible for mechanical engineering with emphasis on energy conservation, energy feasibility studies, cogeneration, HVAC/mechanical design and computer control systems. Mr. Cristofaro’s experience and capabilities includes mechanical design for central chiller and boiler plants, cogeneration plants, combined energy plants, a large variety of HVAC systems, small- to large-scale energy studies and extensive energy conservation design, EMS and DDC systems, fire protection systems, plumbing systems and high-tech industrial systems. Mr. Cristofaro has extensive experience with schools and NYSSED requirements, hospitals, health care and NYSDOH requirements, including NYSDOH certificate of need applications. Mr. Cristofaro is also a NYS certified asbestos abatement designer.
Chris Cafer | Senior Associate/Lead Mechanical Engineer
As a Senior Associate at Integrated Energy Concepts Engineering, P.C., Mr. Cafer’s responsibilities include mechanical engineering services with emphasis on energy conservation, energy feasibility studies, cogeneration and HVAC/mechanical design. Mr. Cafer’s experience and capabilities includes mechanical design for central chiller and boiler plants, cogeneration plants, combined energy plants, a large variety of HVAC systems, small to large scale energy studies, extensive energy conservation design, EMS and DDC systems, fire protection systems, plumbing systems and high-tech industrial systems. Mr. Cafer’s extensive experience includes working with K-12 School Districts and NYS SED requirements, various health care facilities such as hospitals and senior nursing/living facilities and NYS DOH requirements.
John Bailes | Senior Mechanical Engineer
Mr. Bailes has over fifteen (15) years of experience in energy conservation and mechanical systems projects. His mechanical design experience includes design for new construction and renovation projects, as well as cost estimating and equipment specification. Mr. Bailes has significant experience with central plant and cogeneration system design and implementation. Mr. Bailes has extensive experience with energy feasibility studies including on-site cogeneration analysis, industrial process analysis and general energy conservation measures, as well as experience with the New York State Energy and Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) grant programs and funding opportunities.
Khaled Fouda, LEED AP | Design Engineer
Mr. Fouda has over ten (10) years experience as a Mechanical Engineer, two of those years overseas in the Construction field. Mr. Fouda’s experience includes designing HVAC systems, Cogeneration systems, Fire Alarm, Lighting and Low Voltage Power Distribution for New Construction and Renovation Projects. In addition, Mr. Fouda has experience in conducting Energy Feasibility studies for various projects including Microgrid studies and NYSERDA CHP Acceleration Programs as well as Energy Modeling for LEED Certification. Mr. Fouda recently obtained his Certified Energy Manager Accreditation.
