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AEA Retains IREC Accreditation and adds the Multifamily QCI Course
AEA Training Team
08/18/2025
AEA Retains IREC Accreditation and adds the Multifamily QCI Course BLOG Bronx, NY, July 2025 — The Association for Energy…
David celebrates 30 years of work at AEA!
Tania Hidalgo
06/12/2023
David Hepinstall celebrates his 30th anniversary with AEA this year. He’s worked tirelessly advocating for residents of affordable…
HANAC Corona Senior Residence Certified as Passive House
Kay Stewart
12/15/2020
The last stretch to satisfy the stringent standards of Passive House certification was achieved through the combined efforts…
A note to our Friends, Clients and Partners about COVID-19
David Hepinstall
06/03/2020
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, AEA’s offices have been closed since mid-March in both New York and California. Government…
Adam Romano Recognized for Contributions to Professional Development in Energy Efficiency Field
Kay Stewart
06/25/2018
AEA’s Director of Training and Technical Services, Adam Romano CEM, CPHC, CPHT, MFBA, has been honored by the New York City…
AEA Statement on 2018 Clean Energy Jobs & Climate Agenda
Valerie Strauss
01/03/2018
On Jan 3, New York Governor Cuomo released his 2018 State of the State message. At the Association for Energy Affordability…
Chicago Passive House Window Installation Demonstration
Kay Stewart
12/05/2017
On Tuesday afternoon, December 12, AEA’s Steve Marchese will provide a free demonstration of the techniques and materials used…
HANAC Corona Passive House ProTour Recap
Gahl Sorkin Spanier
11/06/2017
Over sixty energy efficiency enthusiasts, real estate developers, design professionals and contractors gathered on October 20th…
Making Weatherization Connections at NYC WAP Forum
Kay Stewart
11/03/2017
October 30, 2017, was Weatherization Day – a day to tell the story and acknowledge the widespread benefits of the federal…
Tour a Mid-Rise Multifamily Passive House from the Inside Out
Gahl Sorkin Spanier
09/27/2017
On October 20th, join us for a “Pro Tour” of HANAC’s Corona Senior Residence organized by NorthEast Sustainable Energy…
HANAC Corona Multifamily Passive House
Kay Stewart
10/30/2016
The Association for Energy Affordability, Inc. is proud to serve as energy consultant to HANAC, Inc. for its Corona Senior…
Celebrating 40 Years of Weatherization
Kay Stewart
08/14/2016
The Weatherization Assistance Program was signed into law by President Gerald Ford as part of the “Energy Conservation and…
AEA Welcomes Peter Hoyle as Chief Operating Officer
Kay Stewart
03/21/2016
Peter Hoyle, formerly Vice President of Engineering with Related Management, today joins the Association for Energy Affordability…
“…And the Insulation is Perfect: Physics, Ecology and High Performance Enclosures” Oct 24th at AEA West
Kay Stewart
10/06/2014
AEE honors Meera Tandon for work at AEA
Kay Stewart
10/05/2014
Congratulations to Meera Tandon, one of three 2014 recipients of the Association of Energy Engineers’ International Young Energy…
National Weatherization Award presented to David Hepinstall at NASCSP Annual Training Conference
Kay Stewart
09/19/2014
For the second time this year, AEA’s executive director, David Hepinstall, has been awarded a major national award for his leadership…
David Hepinstall receives 2014 ACI Leadership Award in Detroit
Anna Sullivan
05/01/2014
The 2014 ACI Leadership Award was presented to David Hepinstall, executive director of the Association for Energy Affordability…
Association of Energy Engineers | NY Chapter recognizes AEA Engineer
David Hepinstall
06/10/2013
I am proud to announce the selection of Meera Lita Tandon as Young Energy Professional of the Year by the New York Chapter…
IREM NY Industry Partners Recognized at Member Meeting
Kay Stewart
06/05/2013
At the May meeting of the Greater NY Chapter of the Institute of Real Estate Management, Industry Partners of the IREM-NY…
Passionate About Passive House: Boone Avenue briefing features multifamily and commercial projects, dedication of training facility
Kay Stewart
11/21/2012
On November 15th, the Association for Energy Affordability (AEA) hosted an event that combined technical presentations…
Post Sandy Recovery Guidance from AEA
Patrick Brennan
11/10/2012
Safety – we urge everyone to use caution in all aspects of recovery efforts; the situation can have many hazards – exposure to mold…
Timely Warnings from BPI re: Health and Safety Hazards from Generators, Moisture Damage
David Hepinstall
11/02/2012
In a release posted today, In Sandy’s Wake, Lend a Hand on the Building Performance Institute website, BPI Executive…
Sandy, Health and Safety
Jame Land
11/01/2012
he impacts of Hurricane/Post Tropical Cyclone Sandy will be felt in our area in many ways over a long period of time. Those who…
AEA Projects Highlighted during SoBronx Celebration Week 2012
Kay Stewart
10/18/2012
The first week of October was SoBronx Celebration Week, organized by the South Bronx Overall Economic Development…
Passive House Primer Course at AEA
AEA Team
07/25/2012
A half-day Passive House Primer course was conducted by Tomás O’Leary at AEA’s Energy Management Training Center…