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Energy Efficient/Sustainable

GEORGE’S ISLAND
ENERGY CONSERVATION MEASURES
Boston, Massachusetts
Phase I Services that includes a report of energy use and fossil
fuel use with recommendations to meet the proposed reduction
of energy to get to 84% or better use of solar, with the ultimate
goal to be Net Zero. Energy Modeling for ECM measures for
converting fossil fuel use to high efficiency electric including
HVAC, vehicles, cooking and maintenance equipment

WHITIN MILL (ALTERNATIVES UNLIMITED)
Whitinsville, Massachusetts
The project was the redevelopment of the John Whitin Mill complex which is comprised of (4) buildings into office,
apartment, studios, museum, auditorium and restaurant spaces. This Mill complex is made up of historic structures that
have been preserved and included a sustainable design for a LEED certified project. BER provided “MEP/FP”
engineering services for the renovation of the historic mill in to (4) Standing column wells supplying heat pumps to the
(4) buildings on the site which included Office space, Apartments and a Theater. Renewable energy – solar, water,
geothermal.

VILLAGE HILL APARTMENTS
Northampton, Massachusetts
MEP/FP engineering services for (2) new residential complex designed to meet Passive House Standards and Energy
Star requirements. Building 1 (53) unit, 3-story building and Building 2 (12) units. All electric Energy Efficient
building.

DCR GARAGE
Boston, Massachusetts
Provided a site survey to evaluate the “MEP/FP” existing systems. Program also included an evaluation of proposed
upgrades to convert the mezzanine to a living quarters for Staff and an office area into a lunch room and locker area.
Narrative for the recommended upgrades and repairs providing several options for HVAC systems.

RHODE ISLAND SCHOOLS
Various Rhode Island Districts
RIDE Stage I and II projects for Cities and Town throughout Rhode Island. Work included Building Audits per
ASHRAE Level 1, including system recommendations for School Buildings in Rhode Island.

• Chariho Schools • Scituate Schools • No. Smithfield Schools
• Jamestown Schools • Coventry Schools • Portsmouth Schools
• Tiverton Schools • Narragansett Schools • Burrillville Schools
• No. Kingstown Schools • So. Kingstown Schools • Westerly Schools
• W. Warwick Schools • Beacon Charter School • Warwick Schools

BNN CHARLES J. BEARD II MEDIA CENTER (EGLESTON POWER STATION)
Roxbury, Massachusetts
An existing MBTA substation converted to a local Cable TV Studio for Community Access. The building was historic
and exterior HVAC equipment could not be used. The project went with geothermal systems that included (2) standing
column wells supplying ceiling mounted heat pumps.

66 Main Street North Easton, MA 02356 T 508.230.0260 F 508.230.0265 www.ber-engineering.com

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