Ecotope is a mission-driven consulting, research, and mechanical engineering firm with over 40 years’ experience focusing on energy efficiency and sustainable design in buildings. Ecotope seeks to transform the way that we use energy in buildings by providing the whole range of services needed to bring new technologies and new design understanding to transform the building sector. This spans from technical research on energy use in buildings, to energy policy research and analysis, to cutting-edge engineering design. Our Research and Innovation team provides the fundamental science and engineering to build the Pacific Northwest’s energy efficiency power plant. Our Policy and Programs team provides support to local agencies making them leaders in energy efficiency and a low-carbon future. Our award-winning Engineering and Design team provides full service HVAC and plumbing design, and consulting on energy efficiency and decarbonization for multi-family and commercial buildings.