Energy Network Services

What Energy Network Services does

Energy Network Services Inc. (ENS) is a privately held Canadian energy services company founded in 1993 by Krishan Bhatia and headquartered in Richmond Hill, Ontario. The company delivers integrated energy solutions to commercial, industrial, institutional, retail, hospitality, healthcare, educational, government, multi-residential, property management, and recreational sector clients through a nationwide footprint of 8 local offices and a team of more than 100 professionals.

The company's core technology stack centers on LED lighting retrofits, networked lighting control systems (NLCs) with BAS integration (including Lutron Athena and RadioRA 3), commercial and industrial EV charging infrastructure (Level 2 and Level 3), and battery energy storage systems (BESS). ENS operates as a vendor-neutral turnkey integrator, providing site assessment, custom design, procurement, licensed electrician installation, commissioning, and lifecycle maintenance across all four service lines.

ENS generates revenue primarily through one-time project-based professional services and equipment sales for lighting, lighting controls, EV charging, and BESS installations, supplemented by recurring maintenance and support agreements. The go-to-market is consultative enterprise field sales, with direct project delivery across Canada and a channel partnership via OECM that enables public sector procurement. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is negotiated per project. The company is COR-certified across multiple provinces and holds third-party safety accreditations through ComplyWorks, ContractorCheck, Cognibox, Avetta, ISNetworld, VendorPM, EcoVadis, and Achilles.

Name

Energy Network Services

Legal name

Energy Network Services Inc.

Website

https://ensinc.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Energy Network Services (ENS) is a privately held Canadian energy services integrator founded in 1993 that delivers turnkey LED lighting, networked lighting controls, EV charging, and battery energy storage solutions to commercial, industrial, institutional, and government clients through 8 offices nationwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Energy Management Services

akta.pro primary industry

Performance Contracting & Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) for Buildings (BPABAGAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

BESS EPC, Integration & Commissioning (EUAFAAAB), Stationary Energy Storage Systems (BESS/ESS Integrators) (IMAGAHAD), Instrumentation, Controls & Automation (DCS/PLC/SCADA, SIS, Metering) (EUAEAFAC), Repowering, Augmentation & Retrofit Integration (Capacity Expansion) (EUAEAEAL)

Keywords

• LED lighting retrofits
• Lighting controls integration
• EV charging infrastructure
• Battery energy storage
• Energy management services

Headquarters

HQ city

Richmond Hill

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Energy-Efficient Lighting Solutions: LED retrofit and lighting modernization solutions including custom-designed upgrades, material specification, procurement, and turnkey installation. Revenue generated through equipment sales and professional installation services.
2. Lighting Controls & Smart Building Systems: Networked lighting controls, smart building integrations, and automation systems. Revenue from system design, installation, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance services.
3. EV Charging Infrastructure: Commercial and industrial EV charging station installation including electrical upgrades, utility coordination, and commissioning. Revenue from design engineering services and installation.
4. Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS): BESS assessment, design, implementation, and ongoing support services. Revenue generated through feasibility studies, custom system design, turnkey installation, and lifecycle maintenance contracts.
5. Maintenance & Support Services: Ongoing service agreements and preventive maintenance programs ensuring optimal system performance. Includes warranty coordination, lifecycle planning, and system optimization services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Energy Network Services Inc. (ENS) is a Canadian turnkey energy solutions integrator that delivers end-to-end Lighting Solutions (LED retrofits, audits, procurement, installation by licensed electricians), Lighting Controls (networked lighting controls with BAS integration), Electric Vehicle Charging infrastructure (Level 2 and Level 3), and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), supplemented by ongoing Maintenance & Support. The company operates on a vendor-neutral model, designing and installing integrated energy infrastructure for commercial, industrial, institutional, and government facilities across Canada.

Product overview

Energy Network Services offers an integrated suite of energy-efficient solutions centered on four core service lines: Lighting Solutions (including LED retrofits, audits, installation, and lifecycle support), Lighting Controls (networked lighting control systems with BAS integration), Electric Vehicle Charging Solutions (Level 2 and Level 3 infrastructure), and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). These are supplemented by Saving Opportunities (energy optimization strategies) and Maintenance & Support services. The company operates as a vendor-neutral integrator providing turnkey solutions from assessment through installation and ongoing support, serving commercial, industrial, retail, educational, healthcare, hospitality, government, multi-residential, and recreational sectors across Canada.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lighting Solutions End-to-end lighting solutions for commercial and industrial facilities including audits, custom LED upgrades, material specification, procurement, turnkey installation by licensed electricians, and ongoing maintenance and lifecycle support.
• Lighting Controls Networked lighting control systems (NLCs) providing centralized management, wireless scalability, integration with building automation systems (BAS), real-time monitoring, advanced scheduling, occupancy sensing, daylight harvesting, and analytics for energy optimization.
• Electric Vehicle Charging Solutions End-to-end EV charging infrastructure for commercial and industrial facilities, including site assessments, tailored design, scalable solutions, electrical infrastructure upgrades, transformer installation, utility coordination, turnkey installation, and commissioning of Level 2 and Level 3 charging stations.
• Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Intelligent energy storage systems that lower peak demand charges, provide backup power, and support renewable integration. Full-lifecycle solutions from site assessment and feasibility studies (modeling technical and financial performance) through custom design, turnkey installation, integration, commissioning, and ongoing support.
• Maintenance & Support Services Ongoing service agreements and preventive maintenance programs covering troubleshooting, upgrades, warranty coordination, lifecycle planning, and system optimization to keep lighting, controls, EV charging, and BESS installations operating at peak performance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Commercial LED retrofit achieves 58-68% energy savings plus 15-20% additional from smart controls (75% total)
• +3 more outcomes

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered secondary and core.

• ORFA (Ontario Recreation Facilities Association)secondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 April 2025Collaborative partnership for educational webinars on energy conservation and climate change. ENS participated in a virtual session with ORFA's Director of Training, Research, and Development to explore energy solutions for recreational facilities, including lighting, controls, EV chargers, and Smart City technologies.
• OECM (Ontario Education Community Marketplace)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024OECM is a competitive procurement marketplace for Ontario education and broader public sector organizations. ENS holds Platinum Supplier Partner status—the highest tier—reflecting strong performance and dedication to value, service, and quality. This partnership enables government and institutional customers to procure ENS services through OECM's vetted supplier network.
• Third-Party Safety Certification BodiescoreOthersENS maintains third-party accreditation through multiple safety verification platforms including ComplyWorks, ContractorCheck, Cognibox, Avetta, ISNetworld, VendorPM, EcoVadis, and Achilles. These certifications enable ENS to work as a contractor across various client environments requiring safety pre-qualification.
• Workers' Compensation Boards (Provincial)coreOthersENS is certified in good standing with workers' compensation boards across Canada, a requirement for operating as a contractor in most jurisdictions.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ainsworth: Canadian-based mechanical and building services provider delivering HVAC, lighting, and energy solutions to commercial and industrial customers. Comparable on multi-service building energy services and Canadian enterprise customer base.
• ChargePoint: Pure-play EV charging infrastructure company providing Level 2 and DC fast charging hardware plus network services. Directly comparable to ENS's EV charging service line for commercial and industrial customers, though ENS bundles installation as part of a broader integrated offering.
• Black & McDonald: Canadian multi-trade services firm providing mechanical, electrical, lighting, and building services to commercial, industrial, and institutional customers across Canada. Most directly comparable peer to ENS given overlapping service lines, Canadian footprint, and enterprise B2B go-to-market.
• FLO: Canadian-headquartered EV charging network operator and charger manufacturer serving commercial, fleet, and residential customers across North America. Comparable to ENS's EV charging service line with stronger North American footprint and proprietary hardware.
• Plan Group: Toronto-based electrical contractor delivering lighting, building systems, and electrical infrastructure for commercial, institutional, and industrial clients in Canada. Closely comparable on lighting retrofits, controls integration, and turnkey project delivery model.
• The State Group: North American multi-trade contractor focused on industrial electrical, lighting, and EV charging infrastructure. Comparable to ENS on industrial customer focus and growing EV charging service line.

Broad incumbents

• Johnson Controls: Global building management systems incumbent offering integrated BMS, lighting controls, HVAC, and energy services to commercial and institutional customers. Overlaps with ENS in lighting controls and building automation but at much larger scale and with proprietary software platforms.
• Honeywell Building Technologies: Global smart building solutions provider offering BMS, lighting controls, energy management, and security integration. Competes with ENS for enterprise smart building budgets in Canada with broader product portfolio and deeper R&D.
• Trane Technologies: Global HVAC, building services, and energy solutions provider serving commercial and industrial customers. Adjacent competitor to ENS for energy services and electrification scope within enterprise building portfolios.
• Siemens Smart Infrastructure: Global provider of building automation, energy management, and electrical infrastructure for commercial and industrial customers. Competes with ENS on building controls and energy management with proprietary DESIGO platform and global scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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