New West analyzes the latest research and offers expert services in the design, development, and supervision of energy-efficient buildings, renewable energy systems, and emerging technologies. We assist clients in assessing the technical, economic, and market impacts of technologies, programs, and policies in a range of areas. 

 

Transportation
New West develops innovative transportation technology solutions with a broad range of experience in advanced technologies.

• Advanced propulsion systems
• Hybrid electric
• Fuel cell electric  
• Hydraulic regenerative braking
• Batteries and battery management systems
• Conventional fuel formulations and alternative fuels
  • Natural gas
  • Liquefied petroleum gas
  • Biodiesel
  • Ethanol
  • Methanol
  • Electric power
• Advanced combustion engines and processes
  • Homogeneous charge compression ignition (HCCI)
• Vehicle emission control technologies for both spark and compression ignition engines
• Vehicle auxiliary power systems

For more information:

• Advanced Transportation Technology Analysis and Assessment Services Brochure
• Technology Performance Validation and Vehicle Data Acquisition Brochure
• Fleet Evaluation for Efficiency and Technology Strategies Brochure

 

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

New West offers advanced clean energy technologies to deliver a range of services designed to accelerate the development and implementation of sustainable energy generation. 

 

• Technology/project assessments and implementation
  • Evaluate feasibility and environmental impacts
    • Wind
    • Biomass
    • Solar
    • Distributed generation
    • Electrical transmission and distribution
• Energy program and policy support
  • Analyze policies, markets, incentives, and barriers 
  • Assess and promote sustainable energy in rural and tribal communities
  • Plan and budget support for clean energy R&D

New West's services support the integration of hydrogen and fuels cells into the nation’s energy mix:

• Technology/project assessments and implementation
  • Evaluate hydrogen and fuel cell project feasibility and environmental impact
    • Hydrogen feedstocks
    • Hydrogen production
    • Fuel cell technologies
  • Provide site-specific assessments (hydrogen and fuel cell option/scenario analyses, etc.)
  • Implement projects (system specification, installation and commissioning oversight)

 

Facility & Building Services

New West provides services designed to improve the energy and water performance and environmental profile of buildings and facilities.

 

• Technology/project assessments and implementation
  • Provide technical and economic evaluations of efficiency strategies and measures
    • Building envelope
    • Lighting
    • HVAC
    • Green buildings
    • LEED™ certification
  • Provide on-site audits of equipment, systems, and structures
  • Oversee equipment specification and installation/commissioning 
• Energy program and policy support
  • Analyze and implement support of building and equipment codes and standards
  • Assess and promote best building practices and technologies
  • Assess and promote sustainable energy in federal and public buildings
  • Prioritize planning and budget support for building energy R&D

 

Sustainability Analysis & Implementation

New West's full-service scientific team manages all of the details associated with preparing technical and scientific testing and information.

 

• Research, implement, and test technology to deliver optimal results
• Write, edit, and provide publication support