Northeast Projects LLC

What Northeast Projects LLC does

Northeast Projects LLC is a privately held, founder-owned building performance consulting firm established in 2017 by John Loercher in the Hudson Valley of New York. The firm specializes in Passive House design and certification under the PHIUS (Passive House Institute US) framework, with supplementary expertise in whole-building energy modeling, embodied carbon and life-cycle analysis, enclosure design, and post-occupancy data monitoring. Its stated deliverables include compliance modeling, certification expediting and coordination, thermal bridge and hygrothermal simulation, and LCA support for operational and embodied carbon performance. The firm's revenue model is professional-services based, with project-by-project consulting fees for B2B engagements with architects, developers, builders, and property owners in the Northeastern US and neighboring regions; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Distribution is direct, via website consultation requests, phone, and a single named owner email, supplemented by referral flow through industry associations (NESEA, Phius Alliance) and the firm's registered Primary Energy Consultant (PEC) status with NYSERDA.

Name

Northeast Projects LLC

Legal name

Northeast Projects LLC

Website

https://ne-projects.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Northeast Projects LLC is a founder-owned building performance consulting firm in New York's Hudson Valley that delivers Passive House design, certification, and energy modeling services to architects, developers, and builders across the Northeastern US.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Performance Consulting

NAICS

Architectural Services (541310)

SIC

Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)

akta.pro primary industry

Civil & Structural Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAA)

Keywords

• Passive house consulting
• Building performance consulting
• Energy modeling services
• Sustainable building design
• Green building certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Hillsdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Building Performance Consulting Services: Consulting fees for building energy consulting, sustainable design guidance, and project optimization services
2. Passive House Design and Certification: Comprehensive Passive House design and certification services including compliance modeling, expediting, and coordination through design phases
3. Whole Building Energy Modeling: Energy simulation services for net zero design, certification compliance, and incentive applications

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Northeast Projects LLC is a building performance consulting firm that provides Passive House design and certification services, building energy consulting, and whole-building energy modeling for architects, developers, and builders in the Northeastern US. The firm guides projects from initial planning through PHIUS certification and post-occupancy monitoring, applying advanced energy simulation, life-cycle analysis, and high-performance construction detail expertise. Supporting services include existing building analysis, enclosure design consulting, embodied carbon analysis, component energy modeling, and carbon footprint analysis.

Product overview

Northeast Projects LLC is a building performance consulting firm offering a unified suite of services centered around Passive House design and certification. The core offerings include Passive House Design, Building Energy Consulting, and Whole Building Energy Modeling, which form the foundation of their consulting practice. Supporting these core services are additional specialized capabilities including Existing Building Analysis, Enclosure Design and Consulting, Embodied Carbon Analysis, Component Energy Modeling, PHIUS Certification services, Post Occupancy Data Monitoring, and Carbon Footprint Analysis. The company serves as a comprehensive partner from initial design through post-occupancy evaluation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Substantial reductions in energy consumption through optimized building envelope, high-performance windows, and renewable energy integration
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA)minorOthersNortheast Projects is an active participant in NESEA, one of the organizations driving sustainable energy adoption in the Northeast region.
• Phius AllianceminorOthersNortheast Projects is an active participant in the Phius Alliance, the professional association for Passive House professionals in the US.
• Passive House Institute US (PHIUS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNortheast Projects is a certified PHIUS trainer, providing specialized training programs that empower industry professionals to embrace sustainable building practices. The firm certifies all project types through PHIUS.
• New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs a registered Primary Energy Consultant (PEC) for NYSERDA, Northeast Projects plays a pivotal role in advancing energy efficiency initiatives across New York State. The partnership provides access to incentive programs and positions the firm as a key contributor to New York's clean energy transition.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• ME Engineers: MEP and building performance engineering firm with active sustainability and high-performance building practice. Overlaps with Northeast Projects on energy modeling and high-performance consulting for architects and developers.
• Atelier Ten: Environmental design consulting firm specializing in high-performance building design, energy modeling, and Passive House / net-zero work for architects and developers. Overlaps directly with Northeast Projects' core offerings and customer segments.
• BranchPattern: Building performance and energy modeling consulting firm providing Passive House, LEED, and net-zero consulting services. Highly comparable boutique competitor in scope and delivery model.
• Integral Group: High-performance building engineering and consulting firm with deep Passive House and net-zero energy expertise. Comparable in technical services (energy modeling, certification) but operates at larger scale and broader geography.
• New Ecology Inc. Sustainable building consulting firm focused on energy efficiency, Passive House, and green building services in the Northeast. Competes for similar architects, developers, and nonprofit/institutional clients.
• Steven Winter Associates: Long-standing building performance, energy consulting, and Passive House certification firm based in the Northeast. Directly comparable in service scope (energy modeling, PHIUS certification, sustainability consulting) and target customer base (architects, developers, owners).
• BECS Energy: Building energy consulting and Passive House certification firm serving the Northeast. Directly comparable boutique peer offering PHIUS certification and energy modeling services.

Broad incumbents

• WSP: Global engineering and professional services firm with a dedicated sustainability and energy advisory practice. Competes on large institutional and developer-led high-performance projects in the Northeast.
• BuroHappold Engineering: Global engineering consultancy with a strong sustainability and high-performance building practice offering energy modeling, Passive House, and embodied carbon services. Larger, broader incumbent that increasingly competes for the same projects.

Emerging players

• Passive House Accelerator: Media and education platform focused on Passive House adoption in North America. Comparable in promoting Passive House expertise and education, though not a direct consulting competitor; relevant ecosystem participant.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/northeast-projects

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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