Company Overview

Sterling Environmental Engineering, P.C. (STERLING), a professional corporation founded by Mark P. Millspaugh, P.E. in July 1993, is in its second generation of family ownership with Andrew M. Millspaugh, P.E. joining the company in 2017. STERLING provides a wide range of environmental consulting and professional engineering services to the public and private sectors. STERLING works as a value-added team member with our public and private clients by assisting them navigate the regulatory system and completing their projects in an environmentally sound manner, on time, and within budget.

Meet the Sterling Professional Team

For every project, we think of each client as a business partner and seek to understand their vision and desired outcome. Because of our agile size and business philosophy, we continually look for, suggest, and implement innovative solutions and strategies to address environmental challenges.

STERLING is located at 24 Wade Road, Latham, New York, convenient to both the Central Office of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) and the NYSDEC Region 4 office.

STERLING manages projects involving solid and hazardous waste management, permitting and compliance, brownfield redevelopment, third-party cost estimates, environmental impact analysis, site investigations and remedial plans, construction management, expert testimony, litigation support, and Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) cost recovery.

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Our commitment to Renewable Energy

Sterling roof

STERLING Rooftop Solar Panels

Sterling’s commitment to Renewable Energy is evidenced by the 1,100 square foot rooftop photo-voltaic (PV solar) electric system installed in 2011.  The system consists of three Sunny Boy 5000 US inverters employing 84 Schüco MPE 180 MS 05 modular panels. The system has an installed capacity of 15.12 kWs connected to the electric grid.  The system provides for the following:

  • The average monthly PV solar electric generation is 1,390 kWhrs.
  • The building averages 3,316 kWhrs of monthly electric usage.  The PV solar panels provide 42% of the average monthly electric power needs.
  • In its first full year of service, the PV solar electric system generated 16,776 kWhrs of electricity, which for the NYISO Grid mix results in the avoidance of approximately 12,000 tons of CO2 based carbon emissions.
  • To date, the PV solar system is running at approximately a 13% capacity factor. Photovoltaic power capacity is measured as max power output under standardized test conditions. The actual power output for any given PV solar system is typically below 25% and is dependent on geographic location, weather conditions and other conditions.

Who We Are

Environmental engineers, geologists, and scientists dedicated to providing quality professional services and creating value in a finished project for our clients.

Community Outreach

STERLING regularly supports a variety of local and national not-for-profit organizations.  These include:

  • American Diabetes
  • American Red Cross
  • Disabled American Veterans
  • Food for the Poor
  • Habitat for Humanity
  • Mercy Home for Boys and Girls
  • Salvation Army
  • Schoharie Recovery
  • Schenectady Symphonic Orchestra
  • St. Jude Children’s Hospital
  • Special Olympics
  • Wilson Children's Center