Sustainable Comfort, Inc.

08/13/2026

We’re Expanding Our Team at Sustainable Comfort Inc.!

Are you passionate about sustainability, energy efficiency, and high-performance green buildings? We’d love to work with you!

We are currently hiring for several open positions in New York, Massachusetts, and surrounding areas:

Open Roles:
🌱 Commissioning Engineer | Syracuse, NY + Regional ($73k – $110k/yr)
🌱 Energy Engineer | Syracuse, NY + Regional ($72k – $100k/yr)
🌱 Multifamily Residential Energy Rater (NY or MA Office-based) | ($48k – $65k/yr)
🌱 Multifamily Residential Energy Rater | Rochester, NY ($48k – $65k/yr)
🌱 HERS Rater – Multifamily Green Buildings | Syracuse, NY & Rochester, NY ($58k – $78k/yr)

At Sustainable Comfort, you’ll grow your career while making a direct impact on the environment and building healthier communities.

Explore the details and apply online today: https://sustainablecomfort.recruitee.com/

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08/06/2026

Did your HOA fees go up recently? Before you hit the panic button, here’s why that increase might actually be good news for your property value!

It’s completely natural to get frustrated when monthly dues rise. However, keeping HOA fees artificially low often leads to deferred maintenance, underfunded reserve accounts, and sudden, expensive "special assessments" when major repairs can no longer wait.

A planned, modest increase usually means your board is being proactive; funding future repairs gradually, building reserves, and staying ahead of rising vendor and utility costs.

Want to know if your fee increase is a green flag or a red flag? Check out our latest post breaking down what owners and board members should look for in their annual budgets and reserve studies:

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HOA fee increases are one of the most common sources of concern in condo communities. When fees go up, owners often assume something has gone wrong, whether that means mismanagement, wasteful spending, or lack of oversight. In reality, fee increases can signal very different things depending on why

08/04/2026

We're excited to see Sustainable Comfort's own Britt helping shape the future of Phius Certified Consultant (CPHC®) training.

As the passive building industry continues to grow, it's critical that our training evolves alongside it. Britt recently joined a panel of experienced CPHCs to help identify the knowledge, skills, and real-world responsibilities that today's consultants need to succeed. That work will help inform the next generation of CPHC training and strengthen the profession for years to come.

We're proud to have our team contributing not only to high-performance projects, but also to the education and advancement of the entire industry.

Thank you, Phius, for bringing together practitioners from across the field to help shape what's next.

07/30/2026

Worcester’s rental market is shifting! While affordability will always be important, renters heading into 2026 are looking for more. They are paying closer attention to daily comfort, reliability, and how well a building is managed.

From energy-efficient heating and cooling to sustainable upgrades and responsive management, today's renters are prioritizing high-performing spaces over standard apartments.

Property owners: Are your buildings ready for these changing expectations? Find out what matters most in our latest insights!

Read more here: https://greenrater.com/insights/what-worcester-renters-will-care-about-in-2026

(And What Property Owners Should Pay Attention To Now) Renting in Worcester is changing. While affordability will always matter, many renters heading into 2026 are paying closer attention to comfort, reliability, and how well a building is managed. At the same time, property owners are seeing that

07/28/2026

We are proud to announce that The Nest in Niagara Falls, NY has received Core Design Certification. Congrats to the full project team for reaching this milestone!


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07/16/2026

Ready to bring your next affordable housing project to life in New York?

The NYS HCR 9% LIHTC program is incredibly powerful, but with awards decided by a competitive scoring system, every green building and energy efficiency point on your application counts.

Sustainable Comfort is here to help you navigate HCR’s strict sustainability standards. We work side-by-side with developers to integrate the exact energy-efficiency metrics and green building certifications needed to max out your scoring potential and stand out in the application pool.

Let’s optimize your project's green strategy!

Program details: https://hcr.ny.gov/low-income-housing-credit-program-9pct

Partner with us to boost your application score! Contact Alex Fox at [email protected] to get started.

07/07/2026

Exciting news! 4200 Washington Street has achieved Phius Design Certification.

We're proud to be part of the team helping bring this high-performance, mixed-use development to life in Roslindale. Redeveloping an existing site into energy-efficient housing with new retail and community theater space, this project is designed to support a vibrant, connected neighborhood with convenient access to public transit.

Congratulations to the entire project team on this milestone! We look forward to seeing construction move forward!

Learn more about our high-performance development work at https://greenrater.com

07/02/2026

We're proud to celebrate another milestone in high-performance affordable housing: CreekView Apartments II has officially earned Phius Zero Certification! 🍃 🏆️

This achievement reflects the collaboration and dedication of an exceptional project team committed to delivering healthy, resilient, and energy-efficient homes for the community.

As a 100% affordable housing development, CreekView Apartments II was supported through NYSERDA's Early Design Support (EDS) and Building of Excellence (BOE) programs, demonstrating how innovative design and building strategies can advance the future of high-performance affordable housing.

Congratulations to the entire project team:

• Owner:
• Architect:
• General Contractor: DiMarco Constructors
• Geothermal Contractor: Van Hee Mechanical
• MEP Engineer: EC4B Engineering, PC
• Structural Engineer: Jensen BRV Engineering

A special congratulations to Van Hee Mechanical on its recent award recognizing the project's geothermal system—an outstanding achievement and well-deserved recognition.

At Sustainable Comfort, we're proud to have partnered with this exceptional team to help guide CreekView Apartments II through the Phius certification process. Congratulations to everyone who helped make this milestone possible!

🔗 Case study: https://greenrater.com/projects/creekview-apartments-at-woodland-park-phase-ii

05/27/2026

Celebrating another project milestone for SCI.

144 Market Street in Lynn, MA has achieved Phius CORE 2021 Design Certification. This six-story, 35-unit multifamily project reflects a strong commitment to energy efficiency, sustainability, and occupant comfort.

Congratulations to the entire project team on this achievement:


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04/08/2026

River Street Senior Housing has reached an exciting milestone with Phius 2024 CORE Design Certification.
This multifamily project in Cortland, NY highlights high-performance design and energy efficiency.
Congratulations to the project team!