LaMorte Electric Heating and Cooling was started as an electrical contracting business by Brian LaMorte in April of 2010. He has been operating under this name as a small sole-proprietorship from April 2010 until the end of 2017. Since then the business has incorporated and is now owned by himself and his business partner, Sarah Schnabel, since January of 2018. The business has grown to include the owners as well as two other employees. 

The focus of LaMorte Electric Heating and Cooling is on the installation of equipment within homes and businesses to aid in the fight against climate change. The two types of installations that we specialize in are air-source heat pumps (also called mini-split heat pumps) and car chargers. These installations address the two largest categories of energy-related emission sources in New York State: transportation and on-site fuel combustion. For more information about these sources please read NYSERDA's NEW YORK GREENHOUSE GAS INVENTORY Fact Sheet.

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Who We Are

We are an environmentally conscious contractor and a local family-owned and operated business. We pride ourselves on our customer service. We provide safe and quality work in a way that gives our customers the small business experience with the large contractor expertise. 

Our Philosophy

It is important for us to be a socially-conscious, ethical business. One way in which we do that is by being a living wage employer, another way is more focused on our specific skill sets as trades-people. We want to inform our customers on the most efficient and renewable ways to electrify their home. 

We like to envision a new standard for home construction. A standard that would include solar panels, a car charger, and an air-source heat pump that would heat and cool your home. With the right combination of these three things, a standard home would be able to leave a very small if not a zero carbon footprint without sacrificing any of our modern luxuries. 

Racial and criminal justice issues are something very close to us as well. We are currently working with minority underprivileged young adults to build up some experience and hands on training for trades work. We are looking to place anyone who is interested in a trades job with contractors that are looking for workers. Another facet of our work to get more minorities and women into the trades is to foster, mentor, and aid the creation new contracting businesses that are minority owned and operated. 

Meet Our Team

Brian LaMorte

Owner
Master Electrician
​HVAC Technician

Brian got his start as an electrician by apprenticing and working for Cornell University as one of their campus electricians. He left there to pursue a career as an entrepreneur and electrical contractor. Before this he earned his Bachelor's in Computer Information Systems from Towson University.

Sarah Schnabel

Owner
Electrician
Administration

​Sarah is our administrator and works as a field tech when needed. She is our resident NYSERDA expert and handles the paperwork associated with any financing options. Before beginning with LaMorte Electric Heating and Cooling she earned her Bachelor's degree in Mathematics from Cornell University. ​

Mike Ortolaza

Electrical and HVAC
​Technician

Mike has worked with us since the Spring of 2018. He is an incredible craftsman who uses his personal skills to make our work more efficient and higher quality with his sharp attention to detail.