Regional Manager, New England and Senior Energy Consultant
Nicole Burger
Nicole serves as Innova Building Advisors’ Regional Manager for New England and Senior Energy Consultant. She provides green building consulting, program certification, field verification and diagnostic testing for new and existing building multifamily projects. Nicole guides architects, developers, and builders through Passive House, ENERGY STAR, Zero Energy Ready Homes and Indoor airPLUS and has deep experience using energy modeling software to measure building performance and assist projects’ securing utility rebates and incentives.
Prior to working in green building/energy conservation Nicole worked in the health care field, focusing on underserved communities. Nicole went on to attend University of Hartford’s College of Engineering Technology and Architecture program. After completion she earned her MDS from Boston Architectural College. During this time, the reality of the inequities of low/fixed-income families and disproportionate energy, health, and financial burdens really came to light. Upon completion of her MDS she earned her sustainable MBA from Green Mountain College, leading her to a systems-based approach to health and the built environment.
Nicole is a Certified Passive House Consultant, PHIUS+ Verifier, RESNET Certified Home Energy Rater and certified verifier for ENERGY STAR, Zero Energy Ready Homes and Indoor airPLUS.