OurEnergy

What OurEnergy does

OurEnergy is a privately held technical consulting, engineering, and project development firm headquartered in Santa Cruz, California, with additional offices in Dakar, Senegal (OurEnergy Africa, SARL, established 2021) and San Juan, Puerto Rico. The firm was founded by Dustin Jolley and has been operating for roughly two decades (the firm's earliest reference dates to 2005), with a current core team of approximately 14-15 named professionals plus a collaborative partner network that flexes capacity on demand. Its practice spans four verticals: renewable energy and efficiency (solar PV and thermal, biomass, wind, hydro, fuel cells, storage, and hybrids), water infrastructure, green building (LEED and high-performance buildings), and civil infrastructure.

The company generates revenue through three streams: (1) consulting engineering and advisory services including Owner's Engineer, design, program and construction management, independent engineering and due diligence, and sustainability strategy on a quote-based, project-by-project pricing model; (2) project development and investment via at-risk development, co-development, sweat equity, and direct capital investment in renewable projects; and (3) non-profit and philanthropic engagements, often pro-bono, that broaden reach into underserved and emerging markets. Customers include investor-owned and municipal utilities (SFPUC, Southern California Edison, Austin Energy, Hawaiian Electric), federal, state, and local government agencies (California High-Speed Rail Authority, California DMV, City of Watsonville), healthcare systems (Kaiser Permanente), educational institutions (San Mateo County Community College District), tribal governments (Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians, San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians), hospitality and industrial clients (Mauna Loa / Hawaiian Host, confidential oilfield operators), and large master-planned developments (The Baylands). Differentiated capabilities include hybrid microgrid design, brownfield renewable development on contaminated sites including Superfund locations, tribal energy sovereignty and DOE grant facilitation, and island/remote-community energy solutions.

The company is founder-led with CEO and Principal Dustin Jolley and a COO added in 2023; there are no disclosed external investors, no funding rounds, and no parent company, consistent with a bootstrapped operating model. Notable credentials include contribution to over 1 GW of new clean power across the firm's history, the first utility-scale solar PV project on a Superfund site (recognized with a USEPA Renew Award), recognition from the U.S. Congress and Senate, an APWA Project of the Year award (2015), and California Green Business Network certification (2024). The firm is positioned as a specialist boutique rather than a scaled platform, with a go-to-market driven by direct business development, industry conference presence, and relationship-based referrals across the Americas, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia, and Pacific island markets.

Name

OurEnergy

Legal name

OurEnergy

Website

https://ourenergyco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

OurEnergy is a Santa Cruz-based consulting and engineering firm providing owner's engineer, design, project development, and microgrid services for renewable energy, water, green building, and civil infrastructure projects across utilities, governments, tribal nations, healthcare, and island communities in the Americas, Africa, and beyond.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Renewable Energy Consulting & Engineering Services

NAICS

Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEUAMAGAJ

Asset Management & Owner’s Engineering (Lifecycle Strategy, Budgeting, Technical Due Diligence)

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Renewable Energy (Solar, Wind, Hydro & Geothermal)/Renewable Operations, Maintenance & Asset Management

SECONDARYEUACALAC

Community Microgrids & Shared Distributed Generation

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Electric Power Generation/Distributed & Behind-the-Meter Power Generation (Microgrids, DG)

SECONDARYEUAMAJAK

Resilience & Backup Power Solutions (Critical Facilities, Islanding)

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Renewable Energy (Solar, Wind, Hydro & Geothermal)/Distributed Energy Resources & Community Renewables (Community Solar, Microgrids)

SECONDARYEUAMAJAD

Distributed Generation (DG) Solar & Small Wind

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Renewable Energy (Solar, Wind, Hydro & Geothermal)/Distributed Energy Resources & Community Renewables (Community Solar, Microgrids)

Keywords

• Renewable energy consulting
• Microgrid engineering services
• Solar project development
• Sustainable infrastructure design
• Green building consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Cruz

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Technical Consulting & Advisory Services: Provides consulting engineering services including Owner's Engineer, engineering design, development engineering, program management, construction management, independent engineering and due diligence, and business/advisory services. Revenue is generated through professional service fees.
2. Project Development & Investment: Direct investment in projects, sweat equity partnerships, co-development arrangements, and direct capital investment in renewable energy projects. Revenue generated through equity returns, development fees, and project success bonuses.
3. Non-profit & Philanthropic Services: Contribution of expertise and resources to nonprofit partners advancing energy access and sustainability goals, often pro-bono or at reduced rates to build relationships and expand reach.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

OurEnergy is a technical consulting, engineering, and project development firm that helps clients implement renewable energy, water, green building, and civil infrastructure projects from concept to completion. The firm delivers Owner's Engineer, design, program and construction management, independent engineering and due diligence, and advisory services, and also invests directly in projects via co-development, sweat equity, and capital investment. Specializations include hybrid microgrids, smart distributed energy resources, brownfield renewable development on contaminated sites, community solar, tribal energy independence, and island/remote energy systems.

Product overview

OurEnergy is a technical consulting, engineering, and project development services company with three core practice areas: (1) Consulting Engineering & Advisory Services — providing Owner's Engineer, engineering design, development engineering, program/construction management, independent engineering, due diligence, and strategic advisory services; (2) Project Development & Investment — offering project development at risk, co-development partnerships, direct capital investment, and pro-bono services; and (3) Non-profit & Philanthropic Direct Action — supporting mission-driven organizations. Their project portfolio spans renewable energy technologies (solar PV & thermal, biomass, wind, hydro, fuel cells, storage, hybrids), water infrastructure, green building (LEED), and civil infrastructure. Specialized capabilities include microgrids & smart DERs, brownfield beneficial reuse, community solar, tribal energy independence, island energy solutions, and electrification/renewable fuels including hydrogen. They serve utilities, governments, communities, corporations, campuses, tribes, islands, and remote communities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Consulting Engineering & Advisory Services
• Project Development & Investment
• Renewable Energy & Efficiency Solutions
• Microgrids & Smart Distributed Energy Resources (DERs)
• Brownfield Beneficial Reuse
• Community Renewable Energy
• Tribal Energy Independence
• Island Energy Solutions
• Water Infrastructure Services
• Green Building Services
• Civil Infrastructure Services
• Electrification and Renewable Fuels

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1 GW of new clean power contributed over ~20 years
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• XendeesupportingTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025Co-hosted webinar on integrating renewable energy solutions in large facilities. Xendee provides analysis tool capabilities for OurEnergy's commercial and industrial project optimization work.
• Allterra SolarcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2024Partnered with Allterra Solar on the Capitola Branch Library solar and energy storage microgrid project. Allterra provided installation services while OurEnergy provided infrastructure consulting and design support.
• Sandbar SolarcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2024Partnered with Sandbar Solar on the Capitola Branch Library solar and energy storage microgrid project.
• Innovus PowercoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2024OurEnergy serves as subcontractor to Innovus Power for Kaiser Permanente's zero-carbon hospital initiative, providing technical expertise on renewable power generation and storage solutions.
• San Luis Hydrogen PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022OurEnergy partnered with San Luis Hydrogen Partners on a 3,000-acre hydrogen and renewable energy project. The project was selected as a Tier 1 awardee in the CA ARCHES H2 consortium with 500 MW+ solar and storage capacity.
• AMCHAM SenegalsupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2022OurEnergy Africa participated in AMCHAM Senegal events connecting with U.S. and Senegalese officials to promote business partnerships and renewable energy investment in the region.
• Power AfricasupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2022OurEnergy's Managing Director of Africa attended Africa Investment Forum hosted by Power Africa, connecting with industry leaders on emerging market investment strategies.
• Solar Head of StatecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017OurEnergy supports Solar Head of State programs globally, including significant programs in the Caribbean and Pacific. CEO Dustin Jolley serves on the board of directors. The NGO's flagship program promotes renewables in Small Island Developing States.
• Sage Energy ConsultingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Dustin Jolley practices consulting services with the team at Sage Energy Consulting. Sage is also a collaborator on tribal microgrid projects.
• Prosper SustainablycoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCollaborated with Prosper Sustainably on tribal microgrid projects including Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians and San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians DOE-funded projects.
• No Ka Oi EnergycoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartnered with No Ka Oi Energy in Maui on the Mauna Loa solar and storage project, bringing development expertise to the project.
• DSD (DSD Renewables)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartnered with DSD on Mauna Loa Hawaii plant solar project. DSD served as long-term owner and manager of the solar and storage assets.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• AECOM: Global infrastructure consulting firm where OurEnergy's founder previously led the Renewable Energy Practice for the Americas. Provides identical Owner's Engineering, program management, and due-diligence services at substantially larger scale.
• Stantec: International engineering and consulting firm with deep environmental, water, and energy practices. Directly comparable on community renewables, green building, and civil infrastructure consulting, though serving a much broader portfolio of clients and geographies.
• TRC Companies: U.S. engineering and consulting firm focused on energy, environmental, and infrastructure markets. Overlaps with OurEnergy on renewable project development, DER integration, and resilience advisory for utility and public-sector clients.
• Black & Veatch: Global engineering, procurement, and construction firm with a large renewables and grid-modernization practice. Competes with OurEnergy for utility-scale solar, energy storage, and microgrid Owner's Engineer roles, though at much larger scale and broader scope.
• GHD: Global engineering, architecture, and consulting firm with active renewables, water, and microgrid practices. Comparable on community energy, island resilience, and environmental consulting, particularly across the Americas and Asia-Pacific.
• DNV (Energy Systems): Independent energy advisory and assurance provider with deep renewables, storage, and grid codes expertise. Directly comparable on independent engineering, due diligence, and owner's engineer services for utility-scale and distributed generation projects.
• Burns & McDonnell: Employee-owned engineering, construction, and consulting firm with a strong renewables, storage, and T&D practice. Directly comparable on utility Owner's Engineering and microgrid advisory, with significantly deeper bench and geographic reach.
• ICF International: Professional services firm with a major energy and environment practice spanning climate strategy, grid modernization, and resilience. Comparable on energy advisory and program management for public agencies and utilities, at much larger scale.

Direct peers

• Clean Energy Associates (UL Solutions): Technical advisory firm specializing in solar PV and battery energy storage quality assurance, Owner's Engineering, and EPC support. Closest pure-play comparable to OurEnergy on distributed-generation renewables technical consulting.
• Kestrel Power Engineering: Independent power systems engineering consultancy focused on distributed generation, microgrids, and renewable interconnection. Directly comparable niche firm offering Owner's Engineering and technical advisory for community and utility-scale renewables.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Xx.com/ourenergyco

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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