Selected Client Projects

 Greener by Design (GbD) provides   

understanding of the still complex world of DG and microgrid development. 

While there are many DG and Combined Heat & Power (CHP) projects that have islandable capabilities and could be considered “microgrids”, the recent impetus to make microgrids a priority was a need for more resilient systems following such natural disasters as Superstorm Sandy. Working with experts from across the United States including Sandia National Lab, the Rocky Mountain Institute, the U.S. Department of Energy, and a host of utilities, regulators and universities.  

Walter Reed Hospital, East Baltimore Development Inc., Staten Island EDC, the Cities of Hoboken, Seaside Heights, and Woodbridge and a host of private sector portfolios hired GbD to begin the process of designing ‘islandable’ systems that recognize the need for both resilient emergency power and economically viable MicroGrids. 

 Greener by Design is working with Maher Terminals to conduct a comprehensive analysis of energy use and environmental impacts from operations. Tasks include:
Technical and financial feasibility assessments for all energy related systems, including roof-top solar installations, facilitating solar renewable energy credits and creating a microgrid.

Energy audit services for buildings on site.

Energy policy advisory services for the large fleet of specialized vehicles used to move containers at one of the nation’s busiest ports.

Conduct alternative vehicle and fleet analysis to prescribe new electric cranes and fleets.

Coordinate waterfront permitting and dredging projects. .

   GbD performed a third-party evaluation of the proposed interconnection to and utilization of an existing privately owned local Central Utilities Plant (CUP) for Quest. 

In addition, GbD served as Quest’s technical advisor regarding the proposed Energy Services Agreement. GbD concluded with a report that summarized this evaluation and provided recommendations to accommodate the client’s needs and concerns on receiving electricity, steam, and chilled water from the CUP. 

 Greener by Design assisted McGraw Hill in the development of a net metered 14 MW solar photovoltaic generating facility at its East Windsor, NJ campus. 

Greener by Design advised McGraw Hill through the selection process for a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with a solar developer who owns the McGraw Hill solar facility. 

GbD assisted with development of the RFP for the PPA Providers, various solar concepts and methods for construction, and guidance for the project team. 

 Greener by Design in partnership with New Jersey Institute of Technology - Center for Building Knowledge and Regional Planning Association worked on The Microgrids For Resilient Communities Planning Project (“Micro-RC” project). 

To access the NJ Community Microgrid Planning Academy that was developed by GbD and NJIT, click here.   

This project is funded by a New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Statewide and Regional Planning Assistance Grant and focuses on the Township of Neptune, Galloway Township, and the City of Newark. 

GbD is assisting Byram Township with their Open Space & Recreation report. For a sample copy, click here.  

GbD assisted Randolph Township with their trails wayfinding. They previously helped create the Trails Master Plan, which was awarded the 2018 Community Awards Program for Planning from Morris Park Alliance.

Randolph   Township    

GbD recently assisted Denville Township with completing a comprehensive Trails Master Plan. The plan proposes creating 23 trail segments throughout the municipality totaling more than 18 linear miles of trails with links to key destination, such as the NJ Transit Denville Station, St. Clare’s Hospital, town and county parks, schools, lakes, rivers, surrounding town trail systems and Denville's vibrant downtown business district. Denville Township