Talk to a FREE Personal Energy Coach!
Save money & energy. Consultations are available in English and Spanish.
Our free energy coaches can help you answer your home and building energy questions, such as:
- How can I make my apartment or home warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer based on my budget?
- Do I need an energy audit? How do I get one?
- What do I do after I get my energy audit?
- Are there things I can do myself to cut energy use and save money?
- Are heat pumps right for me?
- What is community solar? Why should I sign on?
- What resources are available to help me afford efficiency upgrades?
Fill out our Pre-Meeting form below with a few pieces of info about your apartment/home/building so the coach can prep for your meeting. Once you complete the form you will get an EMAIL with a link to schedule your completely FREE 45-minute Zoom meeting with an Energy Coach.
When you sign up, you will also gain access to our weekly newsletter, full of local eco-events, educational resources, and ways to take climate action right from home.
For more questions about the energy coach process please read our personal energy coach guide here. Bob and Tony, our coaches, are free, third-party experts and are in no way soliciting business through their coaching sessions.
Meet Bob Fischman!
Bob is a longtime advocate for sustainable buildings, energy efficiency, and waste reduction in homes, businesses, and communities. He helps homeowners and organizations find practical ways to lower energy use, reduce their carbon footprint, and save money.
Whether you’re looking to make your home or building more energy efficient, exploring clean energy options, or trying to increase your home’s health, safety, and comfort, Bob can help you understand your choices and identify practical next steps.
Bob brings extensive experience in clean energy finance, real estate development, construction management, and sustainability. He previously served as managing director and compliance officer for Energize NY PACE, New York State’s clean-energy financing program, and has worked on projects across the U.S., Europe, and Latin America.
He holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Union College and an M.S. in Sustainability Management from Columbia University. Bob is also active in local climate and sustainability efforts, including serving on Westchester County’s Climate Change Task Force.
For more information about Bob and his work in our community, click here.
Meet Tony Lisanti!
Tony brings 40 years of experience helping buildings become more energy-efficient, comfortable, healthy, and sustainable. His background spans mechanical and electrical engineering, energy services, building science, and energy-efficiency consulting.
Whether you’re wondering where to start, trying to make sense of an energy audit, or trying to increase your home’s health, safety, and comfort, Tony can help you understand your options and identify practical next steps.
Tony specializes in helping building owners understand how their buildings perform and practical ways to improve them. He has rated and certified projects for Energy Code, ENERGY STAR, Indoor airPLUS, DOE Zero Energy Ready Homes, and Phius (Passive House Institute US). He is also a Senior Building Certification Consultant and Rater & Verifier Instructor for Phius.
Tony holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Rochester Institute of Technology and an M.S. in Organizational Leadership from Mercy University. He is a Certified Energy Manager and holds numerous professional certifications in building performance and energy efficiency.
Tony’s goal is to make building science and energy efficiency easier to understand—and to help people make informed decisions about improving their homes and buildings.