UHG Consulting

What UHG Consulting does

UHG Consulting is a privately held sustainability and management consulting firm headquartered in Boulder, Colorado. The firm offers a portfolio of project-based advisory services centered on green building, energy efficiency, and sustainability program design, including LEED certification management (Pre-Application Analysis through Maintenance), ASHRAE Level I/II energy audits, waste audits, water audits, SBA 504 Green Loan consulting with renewable energy verification, ENERGYSTAR benchmarking, B Corp certification, CSR strategies and organizational development, and microgrid planning.

The firm’s core technology stack is built on industry-standard tools rather than proprietary IP. UHG uses OpenStudio to model building energy consumption and size renewable energy systems to meet SBA 504 requirements (e.g., PV systems producing at least 15% of a building's annual energy usage). The firm also explores blockchain technology for sustainability management transparency in enterprise settings. Engagements are delivered by a small (1-10 employee) team with cross-vertical experience across hospitality, government, commercial real estate, aviation, and nonprofit clients.

UHG operates a sales-led, consultative GTM targeting government and municipal entities, hospitality and hotel properties, commercial real estate owners and developers, and small business SBA 504 Green Loan applicants. Channels combine direct outreach and referrals with a partnership channel anchored by Fulcrum Resources Environmental (SBA 504 third-party verification, including LA EBEWE compliance), Kronus Engineering (battery systems for microgrids), Xcel Energy (utility programs), and SBA Certified Development Companies. Pricing is quote-based and scope-dependent; UHG also participates in outcomes-based savings arrangements on certain engagements. Quantified client outcomes include $1,060,000 in utility cost reductions and 29% energy/48% water reductions at the Colorado Convention Center, $115,000 utility savings at St Julien Hotel & Spa, and 746,400 gallons of water saved annually at Camp Emerald Bay.

Name

UHG Consulting

Legal name

UHG Consulting

Website

https://uhgconsulting.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

UHG Consulting is a Boulder, Colorado-based sustainability and management consultancy delivering LEED certification, energy/water/waste audits, SBA 504 Green Loan consulting, ENERGYSTAR benchmarking, B Corp certification, and microgrid planning services to government, hospitality, real estate, and aviation clients across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainability Consulting

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (54162), Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Sustainability & ESG Consulting (BPAHACAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

EHS Management Systems & ISO Consulting (ISO 14001/45001) (BPAHAJAF)

Keywords

• Sustainability consulting
• LEED certification
• Energy audits
• Green building services
• SBA 504 consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Boulder

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Sustainability Consulting Services: UHG provides a comprehensive range of sustainability consulting engagements including LEED certification management, energy and waste audits, SBA 504 Green Loan verification reports, EnergyStar benchmarking, organizational development, and B Corps certification assistance. Engagements are project-based, with fees structured around scope, building size, usage, and complexity. The firm also generates revenue by sharing utility cost savings achieved for clients (e.g., Camp Emerald Bay's water savings arrangement).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

UHG Consulting is a Boulder, Colorado-based sustainability and management consulting firm that helps businesses and government entities achieve sustainability goals and increase profitability. Its core offerings include LEED certification management, energy/waste/water audits, SBA 504 Green Loan consulting and verification, ENERGYSTAR benchmarking, B Corp Certification assistance, CSR and organizational development, and microgrid planning and development. Services are delivered as project-based consultative engagements, primarily in the U.S. with a Colorado concentration.

Product overview

UHG Consulting is a sustainability and management consulting firm offering a portfolio of consulting services rather than a unified software product. The core service offerings include LEED Certification (managing the certification process from pre-application analysis through project management and maintenance), Energy Audits (ASHRAE Level I/II audits for 10-25% energy reduction), Waste Audits (10-30% reduction), Water Audits (20-35% reduction), SBA 504 Green Loan Consulting (energy analysis and renewable energy design), EnergyStar Benchmarking (portfolio management for certification), CSR Strategies & Organizational Development, B Corp Certification consulting, and Microgrid Planning and Development. These services work together to help clients achieve sustainability goals, reduce utility costs, and increase profitability through energy efficiency, renewable energy integration, and organizational sustainability strategies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LEED Certification Comprehensive LEED certification consulting covering Pre-Application Analysis, Project Management, Project Coordination, Credit Expert services, and ongoing Maintenance. UHG tailors involvement to client needs, managing every facet of the certification process or providing targeted support, for clients such as Colorado Convention Center, Union Leasing Corporation, and Urban Villages.
• Energy Audits ASHRAE Level I or Level II energy audits that analyze facility operations, current energy usage, building operation schedules, lighting load breakdown, and energy consumption profiles, with recommendations to reduce energy bills by an expected 10-25%. Performed for facilities such as Colorado Convention Center, St Julien Hotel & Spa, and Holiday Inn Downtown Grand Rapids.
• Waste Audits Waste audits that examine current waste bills, collection processes, and physical trash to recommend improved waste management strategies with an expected 10-30% reduction in trash, demonstrated for clients including Holiday Inn Downtown Grand Rapids with 305,657 pounds of waste diverted from landfill annually.
• Water Audits Water audits for multi-family residential units analyzing water usage, bills, internal fixtures, external water uses, and occupancy patterns, with recommendations delivering an expected 20-35% reduction in water bills, demonstrated at Camp Emerald Bay with 746,400 gallons of water saved annually (27% reduction) at zero cost to the client.
• SBA 504 Green Loan Consulting SBA 504 Green Loan consulting including Level I Energy Consumption Analysis, Level II Energy Audit, Renewable Energy Analysis, and Renewable Energy Design services to help small businesses secure green loan funding (up to $5.5 million per project, fixed-rate financing up to 90%, terms of 10/20/25 years, plus up to $500,000 via Energy Public Policy Goals), including third-party verification reports delivered in partnership with Fulcrum Resources Environmental.
• EnergyStar Benchmarking ENERGYSTAR portfolio management and benchmarking services to help buildings achieve ENERGYSTAR certification (score of 75 or higher), with certified buildings reported to generate more income and use 35% less energy on average.
• CSR Strategies and Organizational Development Corporate sustainability strategy development and organizational change management including stakeholder engagement, sustainability champion identification, goal setting, implementation support, and standardized reporting to track progress, applied in engagements such as Adams County's first Sustainability Management Plan across 25+ departments.
• B Corp Certification B Corporation certification consulting assisting companies in achieving a verified score of at least 80 out of 200 points on the B Impact Assessment and integrating metrics into company infrastructure to ensure certification.
• Microgrid Planning and Development Microgrid planning and development services for commercial and residential buildings including initial scoping, design, installation management, and post-installation success measurement, delivered in partnership with Kronus Engineering for lithium-ion battery systems, as exemplified by UHG's microgrid projects with Urban Green Development in the Denver, CO area.

Quantifiable outcome

• 29% reduction in energy use, 48% reduction in water use, $1,060,000 in utility cost reductions achieved for Colorado Convention Center through LEED certification process
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fulcrum Resources EnvironmentalcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerUHG has partnered with Fulcrum Resources Environmental (also referred to as Fulcrum Resources Engineering) to provide clients with a team of experts able to provide the third-party verification required to qualify for SBA 504 Green Loans. The partnership combines UHG's energy consulting expertise with Fulcrum's engineering capabilities. The partnership also serves clients needing compliance with the Los Angeles Energy and Water Efficiency Ordinance (EBEWE).
• Xcel EnergyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUHG works closely with Xcel Energy to understand and leverage the utility's renewable energy incentives and programs for projects such as solar scoping and battery storage feasibility analyses for Urban Villages' commercial buildings in downtown Denver.
• Certified Development Companies (CDCs)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUHG works with SBA Certified Development Companies (CDCs) near the location of a client's business to facilitate the SBA 504 Green Loan application process. UHG provides the required third-party verification report as part of the loan application submitted to the SBA.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Atelier Ten: Engineering and sustainability consulting firm serving real estate developers and building owners on LEED certification, energy modeling, and microgrid design — directly comparable to UHG's real estate and microgrid practice.
• EcoAct: Sustainability and climate consulting firm offering carbon footprinting, ESG strategy, and energy transition services to mid-market and enterprise clients across hospitality, real estate, and government.
• Quantis: Sustainability consulting firm specializing in environmental footprinting, carbon strategy, and ESG advisory for corporate clients — comparable to UHG's CSR/ESG strategy service line.
• GreenStep Solutions: Sustainability consulting firm focused on small and mid-sized businesses, hotels, and tourism operators — directly comparable to UHG's hospitality and SBA 504 Green Loan client base.
• Brightworks Sustainability (now part of ERM): Sustainability management consulting firm offering LEED, energy, and ESG strategy services to commercial real estate, hospitality, and corporate clients. Closely comparable to UHG in service mix, customer profile, and project-based delivery model.
• SCS Global Services: Provides third-party certification and verification services (LEED, B Corp, sustainability claims) — comparable to UHG's third-party verification role for SBA 504 Green Loans and LEED certification management.
• 3Degrees: Sustainability and renewable energy advisory firm providing energy management, carbon strategy, and sustainability program services to enterprises — overlapping with UHG's renewable energy and CSR strategy offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Sphera: Enterprise sustainability and ESG software-and-services company with offerings spanning energy management, ESG reporting, and supply chain sustainability — comparable to UHG's EnergyStar benchmarking and CSR strategy services but at enterprise scale.
• Point B: Larger management and technology consulting firm with a dedicated sustainability and ESG practice serving enterprise clients — comparable in service breadth but operating at significantly greater scale than UHG.

Regional players

• RMI (Rocky Mountain Institute): Colorado-based clean energy and sustainability research/advisory nonprofit operating in the same regional market as UHG, with overlapping focus on building decarbonization, renewable energy, and energy systems design.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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