Evergreen Energy Partners

What Evergreen Energy Partners does

Evergreen Energy Partners (founded 1998, Beaverton, Oregon) is a privately held B2B services firm that designs, implements, and manages energy efficiency and decarbonization programs for utilities, government agencies, and trade ally networks across the United States. The remote-first company of 100+ employees serves small and mid-sized utilities (electric cooperatives, municipal utilities) as well as large investor-owned utilities, delivering fully customized programs that span program design, rebate processing, contact center operations, marketing support, and stakeholder engagement. Core service lines include Program Design & Implementation, Stakeholder Engagement, Contractor Networks, Training & Education, Technology Expertise, and Marketing Support.

The company builds and operates proprietary technology platforms central to its delivery model: Evergreen iQ (EiQ®) Engagement Platform, a customizable white-labeled digital learning hub for contractor and trade ally networks featuring bite-sized courses, CEU/AIA/BPI certifications, and personalized dashboards; Tradeworks™, a methodology refined over 25+ years for managing trade ally relationships; NXT Level, an accredited online certification program in commercial and industrial lighting co-developed with NEEA, Lighting Design Lab, and Lighting Research Center; and Comfort Ready Home, an award-winning weatherization program run for Bonneville Power Administration across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana. The firm holds Certified B Corporation, SOC 2 Type II, and ISO 27001 certifications, and is a US Federal Contractor Registration Verified Vendor.

Revenue is generated through three primary streams: managed services contracts for end-to-end program administration, professional/consulting services for discrete engagements, and subscription/recurring fees from the EiQ training platform and NXT Level certification. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The customer base includes Rocky Mountain Power, PacifiCorp, Bonneville Power Administration, National Grid, DTE Energy, Pacific Power, Mass Save, Focus on Energy, Energize CT, Forth, MEEA, and multiple electric cooperatives (Central Electric, Tanner Electric, Parkland Light and Water). Lifetime customer outcomes exceed 2.5 billion kilowatt-hours saved across nearly 30 years of operation.

Name

Evergreen Energy Partners

Legal name

Evergreen Energy Partners

Website

https://evergreen.energy

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Evergreen Energy Partners is a privately held B2B services firm that designs, implements, and manages energy efficiency and decarbonization programs for US utilities, government agencies, and trade ally networks, supported by proprietary training and engagement platforms including EiQ and NXT Level.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Energy Efficiency Program Management

NAICS

Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution (22112)

SIC

Electric Services (4911)

akta.pro primary industry

Electric Cooperatives (Rural/Member-Owned Utilities) (EUADABAC)

Keywords

• Energy efficiency programs
• Utility program management
• Demand side management
• Trade ally engagement
• Decarbonization consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Beaverton

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, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Energy Efficiency Program Management: Full-service energy efficiency program design, implementation, and management for utilities. Services include planning, implementation, training, prequalification of equipment, customer service, marketing support, and verification of compliance with incentives.
2. Consulting Services: Individual consulting services ranging from strategic planning to specific program components including technology expertise, stakeholder engagement, and reporting.
3. Training and Education Programs: Digital, on-site, and in-the-field training tools including NXT Level certification program for lighting contractors and Evergreen iQ platform hosting.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Evergreen Energy Partners designs, implements, and manages energy efficiency and decarbonization programs on behalf of utilities and government agencies. The company delivers end-to-end program services including planning, stakeholder engagement, contractor network activation, training and certification, rebate processing, and marketing support, serving residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural customer segments across the US.

Product overview

Evergreen Energy Partners operates as a comprehensive energy partner offering a portfolio of services organized around efficiency program design, implementation, and stakeholder engagement. The core offering is a suite of programs and digital platforms that includes: Program Design & Implementation (end-to-end efficiency programs), Stakeholder Engagement (community, contractor, customer, and manufacturer engagement), Training & Education (in-person, digital, and online training), Technology Expertise (specialized knowledge in lighting, HVAC, controlled environment agriculture, EVs, weatherization, home performance, and water heating), Contractor Networks (trade ally network creation and management), and Marketing Support (content, video, web, and social services). Supporting these services are proprietary platforms: Evergreen iQ Engagement Platform (EiQ), a customizable digital learning hub for contractor and trade ally networks; NXT Level, an online certification program in commercial and industrial lighting; and Tradeworks, a trade ally management program. The company also runs the Comfort Ready Home weatherization program for BPA, and the Giving Back community initiative. The overall portfolio is delivered as both turnkey programs and fully customized solutions to utilities, government agencies, and trade allies across the residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tradeworks: A time-tested training program applying methods proven over more than 25 years of managing and motivating trade allies.
• Evergreen iQ Engagement Platform (EiQ)
• NXT Level

Products and services

• Program Design & Implementation End-to-end design, running, and management of energy efficiency programs for utilities — from initial concept through rebates, contact center support, and reporting — at any scale from targeted initiatives to grid-spanning engagements.
• Stakeholder Engagement Collaboration-first engagement service that builds excitement among communities, trade allies, contractors, customers, and manufacturers to drive participation and deliver program results for utility clients.
• Evergreen iQ Engagement Platform (EiQ) A customizable, white-labeled digital learning hub for contractor and trade ally networks. Features bite-sized courses (~15 min), CEU/AIA/BPI certifications, personalized dashboards, and program updates; Evergreen handles building, hosting, and supporting the platform.
• NXT Level An online, self-paced certification program in commercial and industrial lighting co-developed with NEEA, Lighting Design Lab, and Lighting Research Center. Two-part curriculum (NXT Level 1 and 2) covering lighting technology, project cost analysis, and utility programs with over nine hours of coursework and final exams per level.
• Tradeworks A trade ally engagement program applying time-tested methods proven over more than 25 years of managing and motivating trade allies. Pairs classroom-style training sessions with on-the-ground demonstrations of new tools and techniques.
• Comfort Ready Home An award-winning home efficiency and weatherization program managed for Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana. Includes an easy-to-use website, contractor network engagement, and online learning via a white-labeled version of EvergreenIQ.
• Technology Expertise Deep expertise across lighting and HVAC, controlled environment agriculture, electric vehicles, weatherization, home performance, and water heating technologies, provided as consulting to utilities and energy program sponsors.
• Contractor Networks Service for building, expanding, and managing trade ally networks — including creating new networks, technological guidance, contractor-specific marketing, outreach and training, gamified participation incentives, and supporting existing networks.
• Marketing Support Program promotion services including digital and web content, social media management, trade ally lookup tools, content marketing, video production, web development, and copywriting for utility energy programs.
• Contact Center Services Scalable contact center tools and an expert team for inbound communications supporting energy efficiency programs run on behalf of utilities.
• Rebate Processing & Reporting Full rebate processing including paperwork handling, clear and compliant KPI tracking, and comprehensive reporting throughout the program lifecycle for utility energy efficiency programs.
• Giving Back Program Annual community giving initiative that donates energy-efficiency expertise and equipment upgrades to charitable organizations, redirecting savings to support their missions. Since 2011, the program has saved nonprofits nearly 3 million kWh of energy and $250,000 in utility costs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2.5+ billion kilowatt-hours saved over nearly 30 years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Energize ConnecticutcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional efficiency program partner providing energy efficiency resources and rebates to Connecticut residents and businesses through utility programs.
• Focus on EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWisconsin utilities' statewide energy efficiency and renewable energy program serving residential and business customers.
• ForthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPacific Northwest nonprofit focused on transportation electrification and smart mobility solutions.
• Mass SavecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMassachusetts statewide energy efficiency program offering rebates and services for residential and commercial customers.
• Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (MEEA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional nonprofit working to advance energy efficiency across the Midwest through policy, programs, and market transformation.
• National GridcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor international electricity and gas utility company operating in the US, UK, and Europe.
• Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional nonprofit accelerating the adoption of energy-efficient products, services, and practices across the Northwest. Co-developer of NXT Level training program.
• Pacific PowercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUtility company serving customers in California, Oregon, and Washington providing energy efficiency programs.
• Rocky Mountain PowerflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor utility serving Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming customers with Wattsmart efficiency programs. Long-time partner for residential and commercial energy efficiency initiatives.
• Bonneville Power AdministrationflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal agency marketing electricity in the Northwest. Partner for Comfort Ready Home weatherization program spanning Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana.
• Central Electric Cooperative, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOregon-based electric cooperative serving Redmond area with commercial lighting and energy efficiency programs.
• DTE EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMichigan-based utility company providing energy services including electric and gas programs.
• Lighting Design LabcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in NXT Level training program providing lighting education and certification alongside NEEA and Evergreen.
• Lighting Research CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in NXT Level training program providing expert lighting research and education alongside NEEA and Evergreen.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Resource Innovations: Energy efficiency, equity, and decarbonization consultancy formed around NMR Group; competes in utility program implementation, evaluation, and consulting — overlapping Evergreen's program design and stakeholder engagement work.
• VEIC: Nonprofit energy efficiency consultancy operating Efficiency Vermont and other regional utility programs; a direct peer in delivering program implementation, stakeholder engagement, and trade ally services to utilities.
• Opinion Dynamics: Energy research, evaluation, and program implementation firm focused on EE, DR, and electrification; directly comparable in delivering program design, evaluation, and implementation services to utilities.
• Energy Solutions: Employee-owned firm focused on energy efficiency and demand-side management programs for utilities and state agencies across the Western US; comparable scope and target customers to Evergreen's Pacific Northwest and Intermountain West work.
• CLEAResult: Largest US-based energy efficiency implementation contractor; delivers turnkey utility EE program design, implementation, and trade ally engagement that directly overlaps Evergreen's core offering to small, mid-sized, and investor-owned utilities.
• Franklin Energy: National utility program implementer providing EE, demand response, and electrification program management for gas and electric utilities — a direct head-to-head competitor for many of Evergreen's mid-sized utility contracts.
• Willdan Group: Public engineering and energy services firm providing utility program management, energy efficiency, and grid modernization services across the US — directly comparable to Evergreen's program design and implementation practice.

Broad incumbents

• DNV (Energy): Global assurance and energy consultancy with a US utility services practice delivering energy efficiency advisory and program support; broader scope but competes for similar utility and government engagements.
• ICF International: Large consulting firm with significant energy, climate, and infrastructure practices serving utilities and federal agencies; competes for the same utility EE and decarbonization program work but across a much broader portfolio of services.
• Leidos: Large federal and commercial IT/services contractor with an energy and environment practice; competes for federal energy management and utility-adjacent work, particularly where SOC 2 / ISO 27001 and federal contracting credentials are required.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/evergreenenergypartners
• Facebookfacebook.com/EvergreenConsultingGroup

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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