The ever expanding knowledge of the adverse effects of excessive energy use, natural resource depletion, and environmental pollution has caused the building industry to shift its focus from the pure form and function of a building to the consideration of associated community, economic, and environmental issues.

Sustainable design is intended to limit the adverse effects of buildings on the environment while maintaining occupant comfort and health. Building "green" also optimizes the energy performance of the structure which reduces the overall costs associated with long term maintenance and operation.

To promote sustainable design, the USGBC, in collaboration with a coalition of industry leaders, created the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System. LEED provides a national standard for environmentally responsible building design based not only on industry accepted benchmarks but also on standards issued by professional organizations like ASHRAE and the EPA. A LEED certification for a building also increases its marketability and allows access to a growing array of state and local government incentives.

At Morrissey Engineering, we consider each new building or renovation an opportunity to use sustainable design concepts that result in an environmentally conscious building designed for the owner's needs. Our LEED accredited professionals are ready to provide you with a high quality, environmentally conscious design that exceeds your expectations.

To learn about LEED and US Green Building Council, go to www.usgbc.org.

In addition, Morrissey Engineering has demonstrated our commitment to sustainability by becoming an ENERGY STAR partner.

ENERGY STAR qualified products and practices help building owners save money and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. EPA and U.S. DOE.  The ENERGY STAR label also designates superior energy performance in homes and buildings. 

Morrissey Engineering believes businesses benefit financially by continually improving their management of energy resources, and the environment benefits from reduced levels of related pollution.  We are proud to offer our services to assist businesses who have committed to the goals of ENERGY STAR.  Our employees have experience in the following ENERGY STAR related services:

• Commissioning & Tuning
• Energy performance benchmarking with ENERGY STAR's Portfolio Manger online tool
• Energy Auditing / Assessments
• Energy Simulation
• Environmental Quality
• Professional Engineer Verification for ENERGY STAR Labeled Building applications

Additional information is available at the ENERGY STAR web site www.energystar.gov.