M&E Engineers, Inc

M&E Engineers is committed to managing environmental impact as an integral part of our operations. In particular, it is our policy to assure the environmental integrity of our processes and facilities at all times. We will do so by adhering to the following principles: •Employ management systems and procedures specifically designed to minimize the use of hazardous materials, energy and other natural resources, to minimize the generation of waste, and to enable recycling and reuse of materials. •Continually seek opportunities to improve our environmental performance by establishing objectives and targets, measuring progress, and reporting our results; including but not limited to energy, water, paper and fuel consumption and vehicle miles traveled. •Conserve natural resources by adopting pollution prevention practices (Example: extending the life of equipment through preventive maintenance scheduling, purchasing and reworking used equipment, etc.). •Ensure the responsible use of energy throughout our business, including conserving energy, improving energy efficiency, and giving preference to renewable over non-renewable energy when feasible. •Promote participation and communicate our commitment to responsible environmental management by promoting environmental responsibility among our employees; by providing the necessary training and support to enable them to implement this policy; by informing suppliers of our environmental policy and encouraging them to adopt effective environmental management practices; and by soliciting input from our employees, suppliers, and customers in meeting our environmental goals. •Comply with all the environmental laws and regulations. •Promptly correct any practice or condition not in compliance with this policy. *The M&E Engineers facility continually receives Energy Star certification and is currently attempting LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification.

William Amann, PE, LEED Fellow is President of M&E Engineers and is a passionate advocate for energy efficiency and sustainability. Drew DePalma, LEED AP, WELL AP is in charge of purchasing, recycling, and wellness programs. Everyone at M&E Engineers is LEED certified and does their fair share to promote sustainability.

Annually re-certify for Energy Star certification. Work towards LEED certification. Reduce waste and utilize environmentally friendly products.

M&E strives to purchase items that are third-party certified, such as Energy Star, FSC, and Fair-Trade.

In addition to Mechanical and Electrical engineering services, M&E Engineers provides an array of energy related services, including commissioning, energy modeling, energy audits, energy benchmarking & analysis, renewable energy system design, and LEED consulting.

M&E's Director of Operations, Drew DePalma, is not only a LEED Accredited Professional, but is also certified as a WELL Accredited Professional by the WELL Building Institute. This designation affirms his knowledge of human health and wellness in the built environment. He has used this certification to implement an internal wellness program and education the general public about the benefits of wellness.

M&E Engineers performed a waste audit which resulted in reduced pick-ups as well as a reduced dumpster size. Employees are encouraged to use refillable cups.

Saved: $615

M&E Engineers recycles everything they can in addition to traditional items, including ink cartridges, batteries, pens, e-waste, and k-cups.

M&E Engineers recycles light bulbs, e-waste, and ink cartridges accordingly.

M&E recently utilized CarpetCycle, LLC to recycle carpet, carpet padding, and light fixtures during an interior renovation.

M&E Engineers used the Direct Install program to upgrade all light fixtures to LEDs, as well as upgrade HVAC controls. M&E pays a premium on their utility bill to offset for 100% renewable energy. M&E's office is Energy Star Certified and is pursuing LEED certification.

Value: 23,310 kWh

Value: 941 therms

M&E Engineers has plans to install carports with solar panel mounted on them in the office parking lot. M&E also provides renewable energy system design.

M&E Engineers encourages carpooling, public transportation, and telecommuting.

Value: 25,000 miles

Saved: $4,000

Value: 1,500 gallons

M&E Engineers installed EV charging stations in the office parking lot.

M&E Engineers has installed low flow fixtures throughout the office building. M&E also considers water efficiency in engineering designs.

Value: 19,000 gallons

Saved: $62

M&E Engineers is currently pursuing LEED certification.

M&E Engineers has an Employee Emergency Action Plan as part of the Employee Safety Manual.

M&E Engineers provides health insurance for it's employees, as well as a wellness program.

M&E Engineers maintains its HVAC systems regularly. The office building is checked for air quality annually when recertifying for Energy Star.

M&E Engineers' staff volunteer on Earth Day to clean up the Raritan River.

M&E Engineers is currently providing consulting services to school districts for the Sustainable Jersey for Schools program.

M&E tries to purchase items and services from local small businesses whenever possible. For instance we hired a small women and minority owned business to provide green cleaning services, instead of a larger and cheaper company. We also recently completed some interior renovations and used a small veteran owned business to re-do our floors.