Amicus Engineering

About the Principal

Louis Rugulo, P.E. CEM, LEED AP

About the Principal

Louis Rugulo, P.E. CEM, LEED AP

With a diverse career spanning over three decades, Lou is a seasoned expert in the realm of energy engineering and sustainability, respected for his diverse skill set and extensive experience that position him as a trusted advisor to clients navigating complex energy challenges.

Lou has collaborated with a diverse array of clients, ranging from large commercial building owners to project developers, utilities, and government agencies. He has  managed a multitude of energy engineering projects, encompassing comprehensive energy audits, renewable energy installations, incentive procurement, and beyond.

Past experience with a leading Controls manufacturer afforded Mr. Rugulo the opportunity to manage the performance of a large private-sector performance contract, and act as a single point contact for all lines of business at one of Manhattan’s major landmark buildings.

POWER PROCUREMENT

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Significant Accomplishments At a Landmark Multi-tenant High-rise Office Building

Implemented unique no-cost economizer capability for large portion of the tenants resulting in annual energy savings of approximately $20,000.

Enacted various energy savings measures in 6,900 Ton hybrid chilled water plant.

Oversaw completion of controls upgrades on over 3,000 tons of steam turbine chillers.

Renewed and expanded service contract for central chiller plant.

Managed and rolled out conversion to a Fault Detection and Diagnostic (FDD) tool, as well as upgrades and commissioning of proprietary custom real time energy monitoring system.

About the Principal

Louis Rugulo, P.E. CEM, LEED AP

He is currently also an adjunct lecturer with the Building Performance Laboratory at the City University of New York, teaching multiple subjects in their popular Building Operator Certification and Building Retuning Programs.

 In the past, has served as a Mechanical Engineering Instructor for the Professional Engineering (PE) Exam and Fundamentals of Engineering (EIT) Review series offered through the Center for Professional Advancement.

He is past president of the New Jersey Chapter, as well as a past member of the Board of Governors for the NY City chapter of ASHRAE and has been a trainer for ASHRAE 90.1, taking part in full day energy code to government & code officials, and other code users.

30+
Years of Experience

Relevant Publications Or Seminars Presented.

Organized and presented a six-week ASHRAE learning course titled Fundamentals of Air System Design; Spring; Water System Design Spring; Steam System Design

HPAC Magazine; Greater Efficiency Through Energy Audits

Insulation Outlook Magazine, Starting or Restarting an Energy Conservation Plan

PSE&G Customer Seminar, presented on the Basics of Energy Auditing and Retro-commissioning

ASHRAE 90.1 Energy Standard for Buildings; all-day code training; regularly present "Envelope" portion of the seminar; various dates

ASHRAE; Presented interim results of work performed under NYSERDA PON 970

World Energy Engineering Congress, presented interim results of work performed for Major Global Cosmetics Manufacturer USA

GlobalCon, presented results of work performed for Major Global Cosmetics Manufacturer USA

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