About Our Team
Structure:
Efficiti operates as an ad-hoc project matrix organization. This model enables us to handle tasks and challenges with efficiency and speed. Fast response time and agility make Efficiti stand out from the sluggish corporate structure of other larger firms. Some of the other features that make us stand out:
Minimal overhead cost
No hidden costs: services are clearly identified. You only pay for services you need.
Efficiti is on your side: We will get multiple bids for equipment, installation, financing, etc. so you can choose the most competitive price and best service; this leads to overall project cost savings.
Fast response time: since issues are handled within a tight group, you get answers and information much faster than other firms that involve multiple layers, often slow to solve problems and communicate with customers.
Our key team members:
Sina Jasteh, PE
Founder
Sina is a Professional Engineer with more than 8 years of experience in HVAC and Water heating system design, energy analysis and consulting.
Before devoting fully to Efficiti, Sina:
Managed one of the most successful energy efficiency programs in the country, The Clean Heat Program, for the client ConEdison and NY State. His program paid tens of millions of dollars to multifamily residential buildings across NYC and Westchester to fund projects to replace fossil fuel heating systems and move to electric heat pumps for space heating and hot water.
Was a senior account manager and engineer for NYC Accelerator program where he helped more than thirty multifamily buildings analyze their building energy use, calculate emissions and navigating pathways to comply with local energy laws.
Designed heating equipment for Rheem, one of the largest HVAC manufactures in the US.
Licenses and Certifications:
NY State Professional Engineering (P.E.) license in Mechanical HVAC and refrigeration. Registered Design Professional.
Certified Energy Manager (C.E.M.)
ASHRAE BCxP: Building Commissioning Professional Certification
LEED GA
Julia Pecego
Junior Project Engineer
Julia is a junior project engineer having joined Efficiti as a recent graduate from the University of California, Berkeley.
Before joining Efficiti, Julia:
Completed her M.S. and B.S. degrees in mechanical engineering while minoring in both electrical engineering and energy engineering in an effort to apply her knowledge to climate change mitigation projects.
Managed both a cooperative housing unit of over 120 students and a night safety program of over 100 workers at her university, gaining invaluable interpersonal and communication skills.
Interned at the Port of Long Beach working alongside engineers in the construction management department while learning about sustainable development practices.