What Energy Sciences Resource Partners does

Energy Sciences Resource Partners (dba Energy Sciences) is a privately held Michigan LLC founded in 2008 by Shelley Sullivan and Frank Schulmeister that delivers energy management consulting and program implementation services to commercial, industrial, municipal, and utility clients, primarily in the Midwest (Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio) with an additional office in Pennsylvania. The company's offering is organized around four lines: Energy Consulting (decabonization strategies, ASHRAE Level I/II/III audits, steam trap and compressed air surveys, commissioning and retro-commissioning); Program Implementation (design, management, community outreach and marketing for utility demand-side management programs); Energy Efficiency as a Service, in which Energy Sciences embeds full-time engineers and managers into client facilities; and Owner's Representative services covering RFP, design, construction oversight, QA/QC and contract management for energy retrofit projects. Service delivery relies on certified practitioners holding credentials such as CEM, CMVP, LEED-AP, PE, PMP, EBCP and ASHRAE, and on the firm's status as an approved implementation partner for DTE Energy, Consumers Energy, Michigan EGLE, and the Illinois-Shines solar program.

Underlying technology is professional-services centric rather than software-centric: ASHRAE-standardized audit methodologies, retro-commissioning playbooks, on-site system optimization procedures (compressed air sequencing, steam trap maintenance), and program administration workflows for utility customers. There is no proprietary software product, API, or AI/ML pipeline referenced in the source material. Energy Sciences holds WBENC Women's Business Enterprise certification, SBA WOSB federal contract status, SOC 2 Type II compliance, and EPA Energy Star Partner status.

Revenue is generated almost entirely through custom project-based professional services engagements, supplemented by EEAS managed-services contracts that place dedicated staff at client sites; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Distribution is direct, enterprise field sales supported by utility program partnerships, government grant channels, industry association networks (AESP, MEEA), and a content-marketing funnel anchored by the company blog. The company operates from offices in Berkley, Michigan (headquarters), Oak Brook, Illinois, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Name

Energy Sciences Resource Partners

Legal name

Energy Sciences Resource Partners, LLC

Website

https://energysciencesllc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Energy Sciences Resource Partners is a privately held, WBENC-certified energy consulting firm that delivers energy audits, retro-commissioning, decarbonization, solar inspection, and program implementation services to commercial, industrial, municipal, and utility clients across the Midwest and Pennsylvania.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Energy Management Consulting

NAICS

Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416), Environmental Consulting Services (541620)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Cogeneration Services & Small Power Producers (4991)

akta.pro primary industry

Energy Systems & Power Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Asset Management & Owner’s Engineering (Lifecycle Strategy, Budgeting, Technical Due Diligence) (EUAMAGAJ), Carbon Policy Interface for Renewables (ETS/Offsets/Carbon Taxes) (EUAMANAI)

Keywords

• Energy consulting
• Energy management
• Decarbonization services
• Commissioning services
• Energy efficiency programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Berkley

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

Revenue model

1. Energy Consulting Services: Professional consulting services including energy audits, decarbonization planning, commissioning/retro-commissioning, system optimization assessments (steam traps, compressed air, lighting, HVAC), and strategic energy management programs. Revenue generated through project-based engagements with commercial, industrial, and municipal clients.
2. Energy Efficiency Program Implementation: Design and deployment of custom energy efficiency programs for clients including program management, engineering, communications, outreach, community awareness, and marketing campaign execution. Managed programs for companies throughout the Midwest since 2008.
3. Energy Efficiency as a Service (EEAS): Dedicated energy experts integrated into client facilities as an extension of their team, providing ongoing energy management support ranging from entry to senior level positions including Energy Engineers, Outreach Professionals/Energy Advisors, Inspectors, Energy Managers, and Facility Managers.
4. Owner's Representative Services: Project support services throughout design-build HVAC or energy efficiency projects, including RFP development, bid process and evaluation, design and construction management, QA/QC inspection, budget and schedule management, and contract negotiation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Energy Sciences Resource Partners delivers professional energy consulting and program implementation services for commercial, industrial, and municipal clients across the Midwest. Core offerings include ASHRAE-level energy audits, decarbonization strategy development, commissioning and retro-commissioning, system optimization (steam traps, compressed air, HVAC, lighting), energy efficiency program design and administration, on-site embedded energy experts (EEAS), and owner's representative services for design-build energy projects.

Product overview

Energy Sciences Resource Partners offers a comprehensive suite of energy management consulting services organized into four core offerings: Energy Consulting (including decarbonization, system optimization, ASHRAE energy audits, and steam trap/compressed air surveys), Program Implementation (covering program management, community outreach, marketing campaigns), Energy Efficiency as a Service (providing dedicated on-site energy experts), and Owner's Representative services (including budget management, risk mitigation, and contract negotiation). The company also serves municipalities with specialized sustainability planning services and provides technical services such as commissioning, retro-commissioning, compressed air system optimization, and solar inspections.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Energy Consulting

Quantifiable outcome

• Delaco Steel achieved 11.3% flow reduction through compressed air leak repairs, saving 463,078 kWh/yr and reducing annual emissions by 203.2 metric tons CO2
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DTE EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership implementing DTE Energy programs including Find & Fix Gas Program for steam trap maintenance and efficiency, and Retro-Commissioning Programs (Standard and Express tracks). Energy Sciences serves as program implementation partner, bringing clients access to utility rebates and incentives.
• Madison HeightscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Madison Heights municipality for sustainability planning, including joint roundtable discussions with City Manager Melissa Marsh, funding acquisition support, and data utilization for municipal sustainability initiatives.
• Michigan EGLE (Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Michigan EGLE Small Manufacturers Re-Tooling Grant Program. Energy Sciences assists clients with application process, project progress reporting, system optimization, cost and savings calculations, and project close-out for grant-funded efficiency projects.
• Illinois-Shines ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Illinois-Shines Program solar inspections. Energy Sciences provides inspection services for residential and commercial solar installations, verifying code compliance, system performance, and proper interconnection per Standard Operating Procedures and National Electrical Code.
• Association of Energy Services Professionals (AESP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing membership providing access to conferences, trainings, newsletters, and industry networking. Team benefits from professional development and industry best practice sharing.
• Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (MEEA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership in regional non-profit organization promoting energy efficiency to optimize energy generation, reduce consumption, and create jobs in the Midwest. Collaborative network for energy efficiency initiatives.
• Green Living ScienceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership with Detroit-based initiative transforming recycling landscape, particularly focusing on multi-family housing units. Energy Sciences highlights local sustainability organizations through community spotlight content.
• Mark Kamin & Associates (MKA)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartnership since 2016 for individualized coaching, team development initiatives, and leadership training. MKA is an international learning and development firm recognized by Inc. Magazine as a 2025 Power Partner, supporting organizational capacity building and values-driven enterprise development.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• TRC Companies: National engineering and consulting firm with energy efficiency, retro-commissioning, and program management capabilities. Comparable service lines but at significantly greater scale and geographic breadth.
• DNV: Global energy advisory and certification firm with energy management and decarbonization consulting practices. Competes with ESRP in industrial energy efficiency and energy auditing, especially where certification matters.
• ICF International: Large global consulting firm with a deep energy efficiency and climate practice serving utilities and governments. Competes with ESRP on utility program implementation RFPs but as part of a much broader portfolio.
• Burns & McDonnell: Large employee-owned engineering firm with energy and utility consulting practices, including commissioning and owner's representative services. Comparable on owner's rep and commissioning but as part of a much broader engineering portfolio.

Direct peers

• Franklin Energy: Utility energy efficiency program implementer delivering audits, retro-commissioning, and program design for utilities and municipalities. Closely comparable to ESRP's Program Implementation and EEAS service lines.
• Energetics: Energy management and sustainability consulting firm providing strategic energy planning, audits, and program support to industrial, government, and utility clients. Closely comparable in size and service focus to ESRP.
• Willdan Group: Public energy and infrastructure consulting firm providing energy audits, retro-commissioning, and program management for utilities and municipalities. Comparable in service mix, customer base, and program implementation focus.
• CLEAResult: Largest pure-play energy efficiency program implementation firm in North America, running utility DSM programs end-to-end. Direct overlap with ESRP's program implementation, energy audits, and retro-commissioning services for utility and C&I customers.
• Cadmus: Energy and environmental consulting firm supporting utilities, governments, and C&I clients on efficiency programs, decarbonization, and policy. Overlaps with ESRP's energy consulting and municipal sustainability practices.
• Energy Solutions: Energy consulting firm specializing in program design, evaluation, and implementation for utilities, government, and C&I clients. Highly comparable in energy efficiency program delivery and decarbonization advisory work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/EnergySciences1

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 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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