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Commercial and multi-family real estate owners, property managers, developers, and architects navigating energy compliance, local laws, and operational efficiency.

Leaders in energy, sustainability, and accessibility consulting 12+ Years

12+

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

50+

Projects Completed

99%

Client Satisfaction

80+

TEAM MEMBERS

The YaFa Methodology

1

Assess & Audit

Every successful retrofit begins with an unvarnished look at how your building is currently operating. We start by conducting comprehensive ASHRAE-level energy audits and deep data analysis to uncover exact performance metrics, baseline emissions, and regulatory compliance gaps.

Our team goes beyond basic benchmarking. We utilize advanced diagnostics, including thermography and envelope testing, to identify hidden inefficiencies. This data-first approach ensures that any recommended upgrades are solving the right problems, protecting your capital from the very beginning.

2

Engineer & Design

Once we understand your building’s unique profile, our mechanical engineers develop a highly customized, actionable decarbonization roadmap. We don’t believe in generic solutions; we design site-specific pathways tailored to your property’s infrastructure and your board’s financial goals.

To ensure flawless execution, we build sophisticated 3D MEP BIM (Building Information Modeling) models. Whether we are designing a full HVAC electrification overhaul or targeted boiler controls, these models allow us to clash-detect and perfect the engineering long before construction begins.

3

Fund & Execute

A great design is useless if it cannot be funded or built correctly. Deep energy retrofits require significant capital, which is why we act as your aggressive financial advocate. We navigate the complex bureaucracy of NYSERDA, state clean heat programs, and utility rebates to maximize your incentives and reduce out-of-pocket costs.

Finally, we step in as your dedicated owner’s representative during the construction phase. We oversee contractor procurement, bid leveling, and field installation, ensuring that the systems we designed are the exact systems that get built, on time and on budget.

OUR IMPACT

A Partner You Can Trust

Navigating New York’s aggressive energy mandates requires more than just high-level engineering— it demands boots-on-the-ground execution. We are committed to providing property owners with actionable decarbonization roadmaps, aggressive financial advocacy for rebates and incentives, and end-to-end accountability. From the initial ASHRAE-level audit to the final mechanical installation, we serve as your dedicated technical advocate to ensure your building performs exactly as designed.

OUR IMPACT

Our Impact In Number

12+

Years of Local Expertise

50+

Decarbonization Projects Completed

$5M+

Utility Rebates Secured

99%

Client Satisfaction Rate

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Who We Work With

We collaborate with developers, owners, managers, agencies, architects, and many others. Below are a few examples of our clients.

LET’S BUILD A BETTER TOMORROW

Ready to Start Your Evolution?

Ready to optimize your building’s performance and ensure Local Law compliance? Fill out the form below and a YaFa Building Tech advisor will reach out to discuss your property’s specific engineering and decarbonization needs.

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