Lucas Giacalone

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Join date: Oct 3, 2024

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Lucas Giacalone studied Mechanical Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and has been with KOW Building Consultants since his start as an intern in 2018. In his time with KOW, Lucas has lead the development of three new regional offices;

Columbus, Ohio
Denver, Colorado
San Francisco, California

Lucas has experience preparin Plan and Cost Reviews, Phase I ESA's, Site Observation Reports, and Property Condition Assessments.

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Oct 16, 2025 ∙ 2 min

C-PACE Financing Gains Momentum in NYC — New Opportunities for Developers and Owners

New York City just hit a major milestone for clean energy financing . After years of anticipation, the first two C-PACE (Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy) loans for new construction have officially closed — signaling a new era for sustainable development and energy-efficient construction across NYC. A Major Step Forward for Clean Energy Projects The NYC Accelerator (NYCA) and the New York City Energy Efficiency Corporation (NYCEEC) have announced the closing of two landmark...

Aug 26, 2025 ∙ 4 min

OBBBA Tax Credit Changes: What Multifamily and Commercial Developers and Lenders Need to Know

The recently enacted One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) significantly accelerates the phase-out of several clean energy tax incentives. These changes have immediate implications for multifamily housing (garden-style, mid-rise, and high-rise), townhomes, and commercial properties such as office and retail buildings.

Jul 30, 2025 ∙ 3 min

Enterprise Green Communities 2026 Draft: What You Need to Know

Deadline for comments: August 27, 2025 About every five years, the Enterprise Green Communities Criteria (EGCC) is updated—something that has big implications for NYC and NYS affordable housing projects, since HPD and HCR align their Sustainability Guidelines with EGC certification. The full draft of the 2026 Criteria is now open for public comment. Whether you're a developer, architect, engineer, or housing advocate, this is your chance to weigh in. The proposed updates are wide-ranging,...