ERTH

What ERTH does

ERTH Corporation is a 100% municipally owned diversified utility services group headquartered in Ingersoll, Ontario, founded in 1984 and governed by nine municipal shareholders (expanding to ten with the pending Tillsonburg integration). The company operates across four integrated business lines: (1) regulated electricity distribution through wholly owned ERTH Power Corporation, serving approximately 25,000 residential and commercial customers across 15 southwestern Ontario communities; (2) utility technology and software including the NorthStar cloud-based CIS hosted for over 20 utilities and municipalities since 1999, the CBASS billing engine for energy retailers, Engage360 customer portal, ERTH Online Services (CBASS Online and CBASS Executive), IVR, mCARE mobile field services, and Quadra estimating software integrated with XOi Technologies; (3) retail energy market infrastructure — the EBT Hub serves approximately 93% of retailer-enrolled consumers in Ontario with full Hub and Spoke compliance since 2002, complemented by EDI Transaction Management across 13 US states and GDAR Gas Connectivity in Ontario; and (4) energy and infrastructure services encompassing electric metering (IESO and Measurement Canada accredited), utility construction (high/medium/low voltage distribution, pole line, substations, street lighting, traffic signals), Distributed Energy Resources (850kW of owned solar plus 30+ EV connections), and an EV charging network of 24 public Level 2 chargers across 15 service communities plus Level 3 DC fast charging.

The business model combines recurring subscription revenue from CIS hosting and cloud services (largest provider for Ontario utilities since 1999), transaction fees from EBT Hub and EDI processing across multiple jurisdictions, professional services for utility billing and back-office operations, project-based construction and electrical contracting revenue, and a small consumer-facing EV charging revenue stream ($1.50/hour Level 2 and $0.45/minute Level 3 DC fast). In April 2026, ERTH Holdings Inc. became the exclusive Canadian reseller and implementation partner for Hansen Technologies' enterprise CIS suite, including the Hansen AI Virtual Agent for call center automation, materially expanding the addressable market beyond Ontario. Two pending Ontario Energy Board filings — to acquire Westario Power (announced December 2025) and Tillsonburg Hydro (approved April 2026) — would expand ERTH Power's regulated territory to 30 communities across seven counties. Revenue is not publicly disclosed; no external funding rounds are recorded.

Name

ERTH

Legal name

ERTH Corporation

Website

https://erthcorp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

ERTH Corporation is a 100% municipally owned diversified utility services group headquartered in Ontario, operating a regulated LDC (ERTH Power) serving 25,000 customers and providing cloud-based CIS, EBT Hub services (93% Ontario share), billing, metering, EV charging, and utility construction to utilities, municipalities, and energy retailers across North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Utility Technology Services & Infrastructure

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (51821), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Management of Companies and Enterprises (551)

akta.pro primary industry

Industry-Specific ERP for Utilities & Energy (HDAEAEAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Core ERP Suites (Financials, Procurement, Projects) (HDAEAEAA), ERP Extensions & Add-ons (CPQ, Billing, Revenue Management) (HDAEAEAO), ERP Implementation & Systems Integration Services (BPAEAGAA)

Keywords

• Utility billing software
• Customer information systems
• Energy retailer services
• Electricity distribution services
• Utility construction infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Ingersoll

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Services: Utility billing and back-office services, bill print and mail, CIS solutions implementation and support, development and report writing, and robotic process automation. Services provided by team of billing clerks, customer service representatives, quality control analysts, project managers, developers and IT personnel.
2. EBT Hub and EDI Transaction Services: Transaction management services for energy retailers including EBT Hub services (Ontario - 93% market coverage) and EDI Transaction Management (US - 13 states). Revenue generated through transaction processing fees.
3. CIS Hosting and Cloud Computing: Private cloud solutions and hosting services for utilities and municipalities. ERTH has been offering cloud solutions since 1999 and is the largest provider of cloud-based solutions for utilities in Ontario.
4. Utility Construction and Infrastructure Services: Electrical contracting, pole line construction and maintenance, substation construction and maintenance, street lighting installation and maintenance, and traffic signal services. Services delivered through team of power line technicians, journeymen electricians, design technicians and engineers.
5. Electric Metering Services: Accredited meter verification, metering field services, and Meter Service Provider (MSP) services for utilities, energy retailers, campgrounds and industrial customers across Canada.
6. Retailer Billing Solutions: Managed EDI Transaction and Billing solution for retail energy suppliers. Revenue model encompasses functionality and business processes supporting the customer lifecycle of retail energy supplier businesses.
7. EV Charging Network: Public Level 2 EV charging at $1.50/hour and Level 3 DC Fast charging at $0.45/minute. Network of 24 public and on street Level 2 EV chargers across 15 service communities.
8. Distributed Energy Resources (DERs): Project development, design and engineering, electrical contracting, high voltage distribution services, electrical metering, and O&M services for DER systems. Includes ownership of 850kW of solar generation projects and over 30 EV charging connections.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ERTH Corporation is a 100% municipally owned diversified company that provides technology solutions (Customer Information Systems, billing engines, EBT Hub transaction services, cloud hosting, customer portals, and job cost estimating software) and infrastructure services (electricity distribution, utility construction, electric metering, EV charging networks, and distributed energy resources management) to utilities, municipalities, energy retailers, and commercial/industrial clients across Ontario, Canada, and the United States.

Product overview

ERTH Corporation is a 100% municipally owned diversified group of companies rooted in the utility industry. The company operates a multi-product portfolio organized into distinct business units: (1) ERTH Solutions group providing CIS and Billing Technology including NorthStar cloud-based CIS (with over 20 utility clients), Hansen AI-enabled CIS solutions (exclusive Canadian reseller), CBASS billing engine for energy retailers, Engage360 customer portal, ERTH Online Services (EOS) including CBASS Online and CBASS Executive analytics, IVR automation, mCARE mobile field services, cloud hosting (since 1999), and EDI/EBT/GDAR connectivity for retail energy markets; (2) Retail Energy Software and Services including retailer billing, managed gas services, and EBT Hub Services (93% of Ontario retailer-enrolled consumers); (3) Professional Services including utility billing/back-office operations, bill print/mail, RPA automation, and ERTH Academy training; (4) Estimating and Planning Software (Quadra) for construction/utilities with XOi AI integration; (5) Energy Services including electric metering, DER management (850kW solar portfolio), EV charging network (24 Level 2 + Level 3 chargers), and conservation programs; and (6) Utility Construction and Electrical Infrastructure including high/low voltage distribution, pole line, substations, street lighting, and traffic signals. The company also offers Green Button (NAESB ESPI v3.3 certified) for energy data access and QCsolver for vendor management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Engage360: Customer engagement and customer portal solution for utilities
• CBASS
• ERTH Academy
• EBT Hub
• Quadra
• ERTH Energy Community EV Network

Products and services

• NorthStar CIS (Customer Information System) Cloud-based Customer Information System provided through partnership with NorthStar Utilities. Delivers core utility billing, customer account management, rate calculation, revenue management, service order management, and regulatory compliance capabilities for utilities and municipalities. ERTH hosts, supports, and maintains NorthStar CIS systems for over twenty utilities and municipalities.
• Hansen CIS Solutions (AI-Enabled) Enterprise-grade utility platform anchored by Hansen Customer Information System with AI-powered call center capabilities (Hansen AI Virtual Agent). ERTH serves as exclusive Canadian reseller and implementation partner. Combines robust CIS, regulatory compliance, and scalable AI capabilities for utilities and municipalities across Canada.
• CBASS (Comprehensive Billing and Settlement System) Advanced billing engine that captures and processes electronic business transactions between retailers and trading partners. CBASS ensures transaction rule adherence, accurate bill calculation, timely processing, and accurate retail remittance and settlements for energy suppliers.
• Engage360 Customer Portal Customer engagement and self-service portal that reduces friction in the customer journey. Enables customers to self-service accounts 24/7, integrates with core utility systems, and provides seamless experience for both customers and utility customer service representatives.
• Cloud Computing and Hosting Services for Utilities Private cloud solutions for CIS hosting, offered since 1999. ERTH is the largest provider of cloud-based solutions for utilities in Ontario, hosting, supporting, and maintaining systems for over twenty utilities and municipalities.
• EBT Hub Services (Ontario) Leading provider of Electronic Business Transaction Hub services for Ontario's retail electricity market, processing approximately 93% of retailer-enrolled consumers. Provides compliant Hub and Spoke solution meeting Ontario market specifications with proven reliability since 2002.
• EDI Transaction Management (US) EDI/EDM services for US retail energy suppliers providing transaction sets for maintaining and billing gas and electric customers across 13 US states. Simplifies and streamlines communication of customer data with automatic review for bad structure or missing data.
• GDAR Gas Connectivity (Ontario) Gas Distribution Access Rule connectivity solutions for Ontario gas market including GDAR Point and Point Connector service for reliable and secure connectivity. Includes XML Generator for sending market transactions without requiring a CIS.
• Retailer Billing Solutions Managed billing and settlement/remittance solutions for Canadian and US energy markets. Encompasses customer lifecycle management, automated billing, transaction processing, and comprehensive reporting for retail energy suppliers.
• Utility Billing and Back-Office Services Comprehensive billing and administrative services for utilities and municipalities including billing operations, call center support, collections management, month-end processing, and regulatory reporting.
• Quadra Estimating and Planning Software Comprehensive job cost estimating and planning software for utilities, construction, HVAC, and mechanical services. Includes service call quoting, maintenance contract quoting, and job cost quoting modules with project management capabilities. Integrated with XOi Technologies for AI-enabled field service data capture.
• Electric Metering Services Comprehensive metering services including Accredited Meter Verification (AMV), Meter Service Provider (MSP) services, and field metering services. Covers testing, verification, sealing, installation, and compliance with IESO and Measurement Canada standards across Canada.
• Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) Services Services for distributed energy generation and storage technologies including solar, wind, cogeneration, energy storage, and controllable loads. ERTH has 850kW of solar generation projects and over 30 EV charging connections, offering project development, design, engineering, electrical contracting, and O&M services.
• EV Charging Stations (ERTH Energy Community EV Network) Electric vehicle charging infrastructure and services including public Level 2 charging network (24 chargers across 15 communities), workplace Level 2 charging (20 units), and public Level 3 DC Fast charging. ERTH installs, maintains, and operates EV charging stations in partnership with municipalities.
• Electricity Conservation Programs Conservation and Demand Management (CDM) planning, consulting, and assistance for utilities and municipalities. Includes turnkey LED street light upgrades, energy efficiency program development, and emissions reduction planning under Ontario Regulation 507/18.
• Utility Construction and Electrical Infrastructure Services Turnkey electrical construction services including high, medium, and low voltage distribution, pole line construction and maintenance, substation construction and maintenance, street lighting installation and maintenance, and traffic signal installation and maintenance.
• QCsolver Vendor Management Portal Accessible cloud-based software managing supplier qualifications and performance. Streamlines vendor registration, insurance and WSIB tracking with automatic expiration alerts, and ensures documentation compliance throughout project lifecycle.
• ERTH Online Services (EOS) Suite of web-based applications providing detailed visibility into all market transactions and historical data for retail energy suppliers. Applications include CBASS Online (CIS/CRM), CBASS Executive (analytics), and integrated tools for customer service, billing visibility, and multi-jurisdiction account management.

Quantifiable outcome

• 93% of Ontario's retailer-enrolled consumers served through EBT Hub
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability13 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hansen Technologies CanadacoreTechnology or Integration · 2 April 2026Strategic partnership to deliver Hansen Customer Information System (CIS) solutions to utilities and municipalities across Canada. ERTH serves as the exclusive Canadian reseller and implementation partner for Hansen CIS solutions, including the Hansen AI Virtual Agent. The partnership expands enterprise CIS options available to utilities and municipalities in Ontario and nationwide, combining ERTH's deep utility sector expertise with Hansen's enterprise-grade platform.
• NorthStar UtilitiescoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership through which ERTH offers cloud-based CIS system built for utility and municipal industries. ERTH has been using Harris NorthStar CIS solutions since 1984 and is NorthStar's largest business partner.
• Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)minorOthersProvided partial funding through Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP) for ERTH Energy Community EV Network of 24 public Level 2 EV chargers and workplace Level 2 EV chargers. Also provided funding for Level 3 DC Fast charging deployment.
• County of Elgin and Municipality of Central ElginminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with County of Elgin and Municipality of Central Elgin for installation of 20 Level 2 workplace EV chargers under NRCan's ZEVIP program.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hansen Technologies: Global vendor of utility CIS, billing, and customer engagement software. ERTH is the exclusive Canadian reseller and implementation partner for Hansen CIS, making them go-to-market peers in Canada even while collaborating as partners elsewhere.
• NorthStar Utilities Solutions (Harris): Core CIS platform used by ERTH since 1984; ERTH is NorthStar's largest business partner. ERTH hosts Cloud NorthStar CIS for 20+ utilities and municipalities, so they are effectively the largest outsourced service provider on the NorthStar platform.

Broad incumbents

• Oracle Utilities: Global incumbent offering utility customer care and billing, meter data management, and grid analytics. Competes with ERTH's NorthStar/Hansen CIS offerings for large North American utility deals, though ERTH focuses on the Ontario mid-market.
• SAP for Utilities: Enterprise ERP suite with a utility-specific industry solution for billing, customer service, and asset management. Represents a broader, enterprise-focused alternative to ERTH's purpose-built utility CIS stack.
• Hitachi Energy (formerly ABB Enterprise Software): Provides utility-grade OT, grid management, and enterprise asset management solutions. Overlaps with ERTH's utility construction, metering, and DER services at the broader grid-modernization level.
• ATCO Group: Canadian conglomerate with regulated utilities, energy infrastructure, and energy services. Comparable as a vertically integrated Canadian utility holding company operating across multiple service lines.

Regional players

• Enbridge Gas Distribution: Ontario's largest gas LDC and a customer of ERTH's GDAR connectivity services. Comparable as a regional Ontario utility operator, though it competes in the gas side rather than the technology vendor role ERTH plays.
• Alectra Utilities: Large Ontario LDC formed via municipal consolidation. Provides a comparable operating model for the consolidated LDC direction ERTH is pursuing with Westario and Tillsonburg Hydro.

Emerging players

• EnergyHub: Specialized DER management platform for utilities including demand response and EV program management. Competes with ERTH's DER and EV charging offerings for utility program contracts in North America.
• Power Factors: Renewable asset performance management software for utilities and IPPs. Adjacent to ERTH's DER operation and EV charging monitoring use cases for owned and customer energy assets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ERTHCorporation
• Facebookfacebook.com/ERTHCorporation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/erth-corporation

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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