Key Takeaways
- Verdantas has acquired EN-POWER GROUP, a New York-based engineering firm founded in 2003 that specializes in energy efficiency, decarbonization and regulatory compliance for facility owners.
- The deal adds expertise in energy engineering and analysis, electrification, funding strategies and regulatory compliance to Verdantas' consulting platform.
- EN-POWER brings experience navigating building performance regulations in complex urban markets, along with a significant New York City presence for the buyer.
- Private equity firm Sterling Investment Partners said the acquisition strengthens the company's ability to scale while maintaining technical quality.
- PHG Advisory served as the buyside advisor on the transaction.
Verdantas Acquires EN-POWER Group
Verdantas, a technical consulting firm focused on the environment, water and energy transition markets, announced it has acquired EN-POWER GROUP, an engineering firm headquartered in New York. The company said the addition strengthens its ability to help facility owners and institutions improve energy performance, reduce operating costs and advance sustainability goals across a range of facility types.
What EN-POWER Brings to the Table
Founded in 2003, EN-POWER applies engineering expertise to help facility owners make decisions around energy efficiency, decarbonization, sustainability and regulatory compliance. The firm designs and delivers solutions across a facility's full energy lifecycle, offering engineering design, construction oversight, consulting, local law compliance, and sustainability and energy services for both existing and new construction.
Expanding Verdantas' Energy and Compliance Expertise
The acquisition adds expertise in energy engineering and analysis, decarbonization, electrification, sustainability, funding strategies and regulatory compliance to Verdantas' platform. EN-POWER brings experience helping clients navigate building performance regulations in complex urban markets, along with a significant New York City presence. PHG Advisory, based in New York, served as Verdantas' buyside advisor on the transaction.
Leaders React to the Acquisition
“EN-POWER is an exceptional cultural and strategic fit for Verdantas. Their practical, engineering-driven approach to energy efficiency and sustainability directly complements our work in the energy transition market,” said Jesse Kropelnicki, CEO of Verdantas. “This partnership expands our capabilities, adds a significant New York City presence, and reinforces our commitment to delivering solutions that create lasting value for our clients and communities.”
“EN-POWER was built around helping clients make smart, financially responsible decisions that improve building performance over the long term. Verdantas shares our values around technical rigor, trusted client relationships, and practical solutions,” said Michael Scorrano, Managing Director and Founder of EN-POWER.
“EN-POWER is a strong addition to the Verdantas platform. Their depth in energy efficiency and design, sustainability, electrification, and compliance aligns well with Verdantas' strategy of building specialized, market-leading capabilities,” said James Soldano, Managing Partner at Sterling Investment Partners.
