Sustainable Comfort, Inc.

10/09/2026

Great conversations about the future of housing in Massachusetts at today’s Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce Game Changers Conference!

Sustainable Comfort was happy to sponsor the event, with our own James Moriarty introducing the panelists for a discussion on housing challenges and opportunities across the state.

10/08/2026

Please join us in welcoming Quinn Murphy to the Sustainable Comfort team! 🎉

Quinn is joining us as an Energy Rater and will play an essential role in inspecting, testing, and evaluating home energy performance for a variety of SCI projects. We're glad to have you on board, Quinn!

Are you interested in growing with us? View and apply to open roles at https://sustainablecomfort.recruitee.com/

10/07/2026

It was a great day for mid-point whole building blower door testing at the West Newton Armory last Thursday! Lots of exciting progress on-site.

Big thanks to our team on the ground, Jill Flynn and Michael Pennell LaFortune, and project manager Cory Trimmer, who was on site shadowing the testing.

09/24/2026

Building for the future goes far beyond standard energy efficiency—it’s about creating healthier, more resilient spaces for the people who live in them. 🏡✨

Nick Hinman, Director of Rating Services, recently sharedhow integrating EPA’s Indoor airPLUS program drives real value for project teams and residents alike. From early integrative design to on-site contractor orientations, proactive consulting helps balance cost-effectiveness with constructability.

"A home that improves occupant health increases wealth equity, health equity, and long-term financial stability for its residents." — Nick Hinman

Swipe through the carousel to see how Sustainable Comfort helps developers navigate evolving standards, mitigate risks like mold and VOCs, and elevate indoor air quality on every project.

Want to learn how to integrate Indoor airPLUS into your next build? Visit sustainablecomfort.com or drop a comment below!

09/17/2026

Fall event season is here! Sustainable Comfort is heading out on the road, and we want to connect with you.

Here’s where you can find us over the next few weeks:

👋 Where to Find Our Table:
Sep 24: Bisnow Multifamily Annual Conference NE – Boston, MA
Oct 4-5: NY State School Facilities Association – Saratoga Springs, NY

🎤 Where We’re Speaking:
Oct 8-10: Phius Con – Phoenix, AZ
Oct 14-15: NYSPHADA Fall 2026 Conference – Amsterdam, NY

Drop a comment if you’re attending any of these. We look forward to seeing you there!

09/08/2026

At Sustainable Comfort, Inc. (SCI), we are proud to reinforce our position as a leading Indoor airPLUS consulting partner for builders, developers, and housing authorities across the country.

The Data Behind Our Impact:

🍃 2,281 All-Time Certified Homes: Demonstrating sustained, long-term leadership in indoor environmental quality.

🍃 995 Homes Certified Last Year: Representing nearly 44% of our total volume achieved in just 12 months–a testament to rapid adoption and efficient consulting
workflows.

🍃 23 Builder Partners (8 New Last Year): A growing network of forward-thinking builders leveraging SCI’s technical guidance to differentiate their portfolio.

As the standard for healthy indoor environments evolves, SCI’s technical team recently conducted a comprehensive, internal deep-dive analysis to ensure zero disruption for our builder network as the EPA transitions from Version 1 to Version 2. By proactively breaking down revised ventilation requirements, updated moisture control protocols, and stricter material emissions criteria, we equip our partners to navigate regulatory shifts with confidence.

Sustainable Comfort provides the end-to-end consulting, field verification, and program management needed to deliver high-performance homes at scale.

Looking to integrate Indoor airPLUS into your next project or prepare for Version 2? Reach out to our consulting team today to discuss your portfolio: https://greenrater.com/contact-us

08/13/2026

We’re Expanding Our Team at Sustainable Comfort Inc.!

Are you passionate about sustainability, energy efficiency, and high-performance green buildings? We’d love to work with you!

We are currently hiring for several open positions in New York, Massachusetts, and surrounding areas:

Open Roles:
🌱 Commissioning Engineer | Syracuse, NY + Regional ($73k – $110k/yr)
🌱 Energy Engineer | Syracuse, NY + Regional ($72k – $100k/yr)
🌱 Multifamily Residential Energy Rater (NY or MA Office-based) | ($48k – $65k/yr)
🌱 Multifamily Residential Energy Rater | Rochester, NY ($48k – $65k/yr)
🌱 HERS Rater – Multifamily Green Buildings | Syracuse, NY & Rochester, NY ($58k – $78k/yr)

At Sustainable Comfort, you’ll grow your career while making a direct impact on the environment and building healthier communities.

Explore the details and apply online today: https://sustainablecomfort.recruitee.com/

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08/06/2026

Did your HOA fees go up recently? Before you hit the panic button, here’s why that increase might actually be good news for your property value!

It’s completely natural to get frustrated when monthly dues rise. However, keeping HOA fees artificially low often leads to deferred maintenance, underfunded reserve accounts, and sudden, expensive "special assessments" when major repairs can no longer wait.

A planned, modest increase usually means your board is being proactive; funding future repairs gradually, building reserves, and staying ahead of rising vendor and utility costs.

Want to know if your fee increase is a green flag or a red flag? Check out our latest post breaking down what owners and board members should look for in their annual budgets and reserve studies:

👇 Read the full article:

HOA fee increases are one of the most common sources of concern in condo communities. When fees go up, owners often assume something has gone wrong, whether that means mismanagement, wasteful spending, or lack of oversight. In reality, fee increases can signal very different things depending on why

08/04/2026

We're excited to see Sustainable Comfort's own Britt helping shape the future of Phius Certified Consultant (CPHC®) training.

As the passive building industry continues to grow, it's critical that our training evolves alongside it. Britt recently joined a panel of experienced CPHCs to help identify the knowledge, skills, and real-world responsibilities that today's consultants need to succeed. That work will help inform the next generation of CPHC training and strengthen the profession for years to come.

We're proud to have our team contributing not only to high-performance projects, but also to the education and advancement of the entire industry.

Thank you, Phius, for bringing together practitioners from across the field to help shape what's next.

07/30/2026

Worcester’s rental market is shifting! While affordability will always be important, renters heading into 2026 are looking for more. They are paying closer attention to daily comfort, reliability, and how well a building is managed.

From energy-efficient heating and cooling to sustainable upgrades and responsive management, today's renters are prioritizing high-performing spaces over standard apartments.

Property owners: Are your buildings ready for these changing expectations? Find out what matters most in our latest insights!

Read more here: https://greenrater.com/insights/what-worcester-renters-will-care-about-in-2026

(And What Property Owners Should Pay Attention To Now) Renting in Worcester is changing. While affordability will always matter, many renters heading into 2026 are paying closer attention to comfort, reliability, and how well a building is managed. At the same time, property owners are seeing that