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Introducing ECE

Founded in 2004, ECE began as an Energy Consulting and Engineering firm and has since evolved into a trusted provider of home inspections and energy audits across Southwest Washington and Northwest Oregon. While our roots are in building science, our primary mission today is helping home and business owners navigate the complexities of property ownership through high-level inspections. We specialize in residential and commercial property assessments, where we apply our deep technical engineering background to identify structural and system issues that others might miss. This unique perspective allows us to evaluate every property as a complete system, ensuring that our clients in the Pacific Northwest receive an inspection that is as thorough as it is insightful. By combining traditional home inspection standards with an advanced understanding of how buildings actually function, we provide the clarity and confidence you need to make one of life’s biggest financial decisions.

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Mission Statement

At ECE, our mission is to empower clients with clear, actionable insights into their buildings' condition, energy performance, and improvement potential. We are dedicated to enhancing building quality, safety, and efficiency through independent inspections, detailed energy audits, and tailored guidance. Whether evaluating cost-saving opportunities or planning sustainable upgrades, we help clients make confident, future-ready choices, always with their goals, values, and best interests at the forefront.

The Founder

Elmar Niewerth holds a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Applied Sciences Aachen, Germany. He was a licensed German contractor with certifications in Plumbing, Natural Gas Installations, HVAC and Solar Electric (PV) systems. Since 2004, Elmar has provided expert consulting services nationwide in the US, to residential, commercial, and industrial clients. As a Certified Energy Manager by the Association of Energy Engineers, he is capable of understanding and evaluating the big picture, even within a complex building.
Now based in the Pacific Northwest, he focuses on delivering thorough and reliable inspections as a Washington State Licensed Home Inspector. In his free time, Elmar enjoys exploring the outdoors and spending time on and around the water with his family. 

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