Sustainable Development Consulting

New Ecology provides technical assistance and support for a wide variety of sustainable development related topics. Our areas of expertise include green job development, sustainability modeling, green policy development and analysis, sustainable business operations and marketing, employee training, and project and program development and management.

Below are examples of our sustainable development consulting work:

EPA 319 Grant

Demonstration and education around storm water management best practices for construction sites.

Green Building Production Network

The GBPN is a network of non-profit green developers in the Boston Metro area that are provided technical assistance and funding to promote best practices in green affordable housing production.

Dorchester Occupational Health Initiative

Long-term collaboration with Viet-AID, UMass Lowell, and MassCOSH to promote healthy alternatives to toxic products used in the nail salon and hard wood floor finishing industries. The initiative provides technical assistance and research on alternatives, industry and consumer advocacy, and education, training, and marketing for small businesses.

NY State DHCR

Assisting the state of New York Division of Housing and Community Renewal with their Green Building Initiative criteria and project selection. NEI evaluates funding applications for compliance with the state’s green building criteria.

Dunkin Donuts

Whole building analysis of existing stores with recommendations for energy and water use reduction. Review of corporate plans and specifications for greening opportunities.

NOLA Sustainability Model

Assisted with the development of a decision-making model to assess the effects of green building on the reconstruction of the New Orleans economy.

Boston Community Capital Energy Advantage Program

Assisted with the development of an innovative solar financing program and the recruitment of properties for participation.

Georgetowne Homes

Developed residential recycling program for a 1,000+ unit housing development managed by Beacon Communities.

Non-Profit Finance Fund/Massachusetts Cultural Council

Developing energy management plans for non-profit arts organizations state-wide.