Pacific Energy Concepts

What Pacific Energy Concepts does

Pacific Energy Concepts (PEC) is a privately held commercial and industrial energy-efficiency solutions provider founded in 2009 and headquartered in Vancouver, Washington. The company delivers turnkey LED lighting retrofits, EV charging station installation, and cloud-based energy monitoring (EMpower Insights platform) to enterprise customers across manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, retail, automotive, and property management verticals. PEC operates five regional offices covering all 50 U.S. states and Canadian provinces, with marquee customers including IKEA, Costco, Alaska Airlines, Lithia Motors, Reliance Steel, West Fraser, Daltile, Epiroc, Kaiser Permanente, and Sysco; over 8,000 projects have been completed for 5,000+ businesses since inception.

The company's technology stack centers on three proprietary or differentiated capabilities: a vendor-agnostic EV charging portfolio (ChargePoint, Blink, Autel Energy, Loop, Flow) paired with the proprietary PredictEV Charge forecasting tool for site-level revenue modeling; the EMpower Insights cloud-based energy monitoring platform with wireless sensors, AI-driven predictive analytics, anomaly detection, and Modbus/BMS/SCADA integration; and an in-house Energy Program & Incentives Team maintaining active relationships with all major investor-owned utilities and program administrators, having captured $87.4M in client rebates. PEC Capital provides 0% financing, Energy as a Service (EaaS), and lease-to-own structures to remove upfront capital barriers.

Revenue is generated primarily through project-based contracts for LED retrofits and EV charging installations, supplemented by recurring subscription revenue from the Optimize monitoring tier (~$60/point/year, $600 minimum), pass-through EV network and software fees ($150-$365/port/year), transaction fees on EV charging revenue (7-14%), and financing income. The go-to-market is engineering-driven enterprise field sales with dedicated Sales Engineers conducting site evaluations and PMP-certified project managers executing installations, complemented by an inside sales team, a contractor referral channel, and content marketing through PEC Insights, Incentive Insider, case studies, and an online energy savings calculator. Headcount is 51-100 employees, and ownership is private with no disclosed institutional investors.

Name

Pacific Energy Concepts

Legal name

Pacific Energy Concepts, LLC

Website

https://pecnw.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Pacific Energy Concepts is a privately held commercial and industrial energy-efficiency provider delivering turnkey LED retrofits, EV charging installations, and cloud-based energy monitoring (EMpower Insights) to enterprise manufacturers, warehouses, retailers, auto dealerships, and property managers across North America, with financing via PEC Capital.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Energy Efficiency Services

NAICS

Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (33513)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Electrical Balance-of-Plant EPC (MV Collection, Cabling, Earthing, Lighting) (EUAEADAB)

Keywords

• LED lighting retrofit
• EV charging stations
• Energy monitoring software
• Energy efficiency services
• Commercial energy audits

Headquarters

HQ city

Vancouver

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. LED Lighting Retrofits and Installation: One-time project-based revenue from custom LED lighting retrofit projects including design, material procurement, installation, and post-installation support. Revenue is generated from commercial and industrial clients across all 50 states and Canadian provinces.
2. EV Charging Station Installation: Turnkey EV charging infrastructure installation including equipment, electrical infrastructure, permitting, and commissioning. Project costs range $30,000-$60,000 for Level 2 (4-port) and $80,000-$200,000+ for DC fast charging.
3. Energy Monitoring Platform: Hardware and software platform for facility energy monitoring. Basic 'Visualize' package has no ongoing subscription; 'Optimize' package approximately $60 per monitoring point annually with $600 minimum. Plus optional $90-100 per bridge cellular data plan per year.
4. EV Charging Network Fees: Annual network and software fees per charging port ($150-$365 per port per year depending on manufacturer) passed through from charging network providers. PEC earns transaction fees (7-14% of charging revenue).
5. Project Management and Professional Services: Professional services including energy audits, facility assessments, lighting design, project management, and incentive management. Audits are free; design and PM are bundled into project contracts.
6. PEC Capital Financing: Flexible financing program offering traditional low-interest financing, Energy as a Service (EaaS), and lease-to-own options at rates as low as 0%. Enables customers to implement projects with no upfront capital expenditure.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Pacific Energy Concepts delivers commercial and industrial energy-efficiency projects, primarily LED lighting retrofits and EV charging station installations, end-to-end from audit through commissioning. It complements these hardware projects with its EMpower Insights energy-monitoring and analytics platform and wraps the whole offering with services such as energy audits, project management, utility incentives and rebates administration, PEC Capital financing, and portfolio-level program management.

Product overview

Pacific Energy Concepts offers a unified portfolio of energy optimization solutions centered on three core services: LED Lighting Retrofits, EV Charging Stations, and Energy Monitoring (EMpower Insights). These are supported by ancillary services including Energy Audits, Project Management, Energy Incentives & Rebates Management, PEC Capital Financing, and Portfolio Solutions for multi-site implementations. The company's proprietary PredictEV Charge forecasting tool enhances the EV charging offering. Together, these services form a turnkey energy optimization ecosystem where LED retrofits and EV charging generate immediate savings, energy monitoring provides ongoing visibility and AI-powered insights, and financing/incentives programs reduce upfront costs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PEC Capital: A consultative financing program offering flexible, low-interest financing options (as low as 0%) for commercial and industrial energy efficiency projects, enabling customers to pay for upgrades over time using energy savings.

Products and services

• LED Lighting Retrofits

Quantifiable outcome

• 75% average energy reduction through LED retrofits
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered preferred and core.

• ChargePointpreferredTechnology or IntegrationVendor-agnostic EV charging partner. ChargePoint is often recommended for its robust software platform and modular hardware design. PEC works with all major EV charging manufacturers.
• PGE (Portland General Electric)coreTechnology or IntegrationUtility energy efficiency program partner. PEC works with all major investor-owned utilities, public utilities, and statewide incentive programs across North America.
• Pacific PowercoreTechnology or IntegrationUtility energy efficiency program partner serving Oregon and Washington regions.
• PacifiCorpcoreTechnology or IntegrationUtility energy efficiency program partner.
• Energy Trust of OregoncoreTechnology or IntegrationNonprofit energy efficiency program administrator. PEC has a track record of securing major incentives through this program including one of the largest C&I outdoor LED projects in the program's history.
• BPA (Bonneville Power Administration)coreTechnology or IntegrationFederal utility energy efficiency program partner.
• ComEdcoreTechnology or IntegrationIllinois utility energy efficiency program partner.
• PG&E (Pacific Gas & Electric)coreTechnology or IntegrationCalifornia utility energy efficiency program partner. Offers on-bill financing programs for LED lighting upgrades.
• SCE (Southern California Edison)coreTechnology or IntegrationCalifornia utility energy efficiency program partner. Offers on-bill financing including 0% options for LED lighting upgrades.
• SDG&E (San Diego Gas & Electric)coreTechnology or IntegrationCalifornia utility energy efficiency program partner.
• OncorcoreTechnology or IntegrationTexas utility energy efficiency program partner.
• APS (Arizona Public Service)coreTechnology or IntegrationArizona utility energy efficiency program partner.
• SRP (Salt River Project)coreTechnology or IntegrationArizona utility energy efficiency program partner.
• PSE&G (Public Service Electric & Gas)coreTechnology or IntegrationNew Jersey utility offering on-bill repayment with 0% financing for energy efficiency upgrades.
• Xcel EnergycoreTechnology or IntegrationMulti-state utility (Colorado, Minnesota) energy efficiency program partner. Offers LED lighting bonus incentives and EV charging rebates.
• Efficiency Works (Colorado)coreTechnology or IntegrationColorado non-profit efficiency program administrator offering lighting rebates. Note: lighting rebates ending in 2026.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Orion Energy Systems: U.S.-based provider of LED lighting retrofits and energy management solutions for commercial and industrial facilities — directly comparable in core service offering, target customer base, and project-based business model.
• LSI Industries: Manufacturer and integrator of LED lighting and graphics solutions for commercial, industrial, and retail environments — overlapping customer base with PEC and competing for the same multi-site retrofit programs.
• Revolution Lighting Technologies: LED lighting solutions provider serving commercial, industrial, and signage markets in North America — direct peer in C&I LED retrofit space with comparable project economics.
• ChargePoint: Leading EV charging network and hardware provider — a technology partner of PEC and a competitive reference point for the EV charging installation business with networked software that could overlap with PEC's monitoring offering.
• SemaConnect: Provider of commercial EV charging stations and network management software — directly comparable in the EV charging installation and recurring network services business targeting property managers and commercial real estate.

Broad incumbents

• Schneider Electric: Global energy management and automation leader with EcoStruxure building platform and broad energy-efficiency services portfolio — competes with PEC at the enterprise level through integrated lighting, BMS, and energy management offerings.
• Honeywell Building Technologies: Honeywell's building technologies division offers BMS, energy analytics, and integrated facility solutions — a broad incumbent competing for the same enterprise energy efficiency wallet share as PEC.
• Siemens Smart Infrastructure: Siemens' smart infrastructure unit delivers building energy management, lighting, and EV charging solutions — a large global incumbent with overlapping offerings and deeper enterprise relationships.
• ABB E-mobility: Global provider of EV charging hardware and infrastructure solutions including DC fast charging — competes with PEC on the commercial and industrial EV charging installation side, particularly for DC fast charging projects.

Emerging players

• Generac Grid Services: Generac has expanded into commercial energy storage and distributed energy resource management — adjacent to PEC's energy monitoring and EV charging offerings, with growing overlap on commercial facility decarbonization projects.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PEC_lighting

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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