What Narodowa Agencja Poszanowania Energii does

NAPE S.A. (Narodowa Agencja Poszanowania Energii) is a Warsaw-based energy consulting firm founded in 1994 that specializes in building-sector energy efficiency in Poland. Its core offerings include energy audits and energy performance certificates (EPCs) compliant with Polish and EU standards (including PN-EN 16247 enterprise audits), expert opinions and feasibility studies, BMS system audits, preliminary energy audits, environmental certification in BREEAM, LEED, HQE, Minergie, and WELL systems, support for white certificates (URE / Commodity Energy Exchange process), and the proprietary NAPE Recommendations classification (categories A1-D). The flagship product, NAPE Saver, is a subscription service that combines engineering advisory with telemetry modules for remote thermal-node management at a minimum 1,650 PLN net monthly fee and 18-month contract terms.

The business model is predominantly project-based professional services supplemented by a recurring-revenue telemetry product and by success-fee pricing on white-certificate engagements. NAPE earns revenue from fees on audits, expert studies, recommendations, and environmental certifications, plus the NAPE Saver monthly subscription, and is paid by Polish housing communities and cooperatives, enterprises required to perform periodic audits, local government units (JST), financial institutions (where NAPE serves as independent verifier), and property developers. Its go-to-market is sales-led, delivered through direct expert consultation by phone and email, supported by branch offices in Białystok, Kościerzyna, and Suchedniów, participation in industry conferences (e.g., Forum dla Zarządców Nieruchomości), and educational webinars in partnership with PFSZN.

Underlying delivery relies on standard simulation tools (RetScreen, DesignBuilder, NetzCad, EC Netz 2008, POLYSUN) combined with NAPE-developed methodologies, including the NAPE energy efficiency categories and the Ordered Power Verification Method. The firm is one of the few Polish companies authorized to issue EPCs for buildings with advanced technical systems and for public buildings, and it acts as a verifier for EIB-, BGK-, and PolSEFF-funded programmes. The legal entity is a Polish joint-stock company (S.A.) with shareholders including the Energy Conservation Foundation; disclosed revenue is approximately 3 million PLN annually, delivered by a network of 81 associated experts.

Name

Narodowa Agencja Poszanowania Energii

Legal name

Narodowa Agencja Poszanowania Energii S.A.

Website

https://nape.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Warsaw-based energy consulting firm (founded 1994) providing energy audits, EPCs, expert studies, environmental certification, and white-certificate support to Polish housing communities, enterprises, local governments, and financial institutions, with the NAPE Saver remote heat-management subscription as its flagship product.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Energy Consulting Services

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (54162), Environmental Consulting Services (541620)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Sustainable/Green Building & LEED Consulting (BPAHAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Utilities & Energy Management (Meters, Boilers, Chillers) (EDALALAH), Corporate & Voluntary Procurement Policy (PPAs, Green Tariffs, 24/7 CFE) (EUAMANAH)

Keywords

• Energy auditing
• Energy performance certificates
• Building energy consulting
• Thermal energy management
• White certificates consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Warszawa

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Energy Auditing Services: Professional energy audits for buildings and enterprises compliant with Polish and EU standards (PN-EN 16247). Includes initial audits, residential building audits, BMS system audits, energy reviews, and local heat source/network audits.
2. White Certificate Consulting: End-to-end support for obtaining white certificates (Energy Efficiency Certificates) with success-fee pricing model where main compensation is paid after client receives funding.
3. Energy Performance Certificates: Issuance of energy performance certificates for residential, public utility buildings, and complex buildings with advanced technical systems.
4. NAPE Saver Remote Management: Monthly subscription service for remote thermal node management. NAPE rents telemetry module and software, client covers modernization costs. Minimum monthly fee of 1650 PLN net, with 18-month contract.
5. Environmental Certification Services: Full environmental assessments in BREEAM, LEED, HQE, Minergie, and WELL certification systems for buildings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

NAPE provides professional energy consulting services for the building sector in Poland, including energy audits, energy performance certificates (EPCs), expert studies, environmental certification assessments (BREEAM, LEED, HQE, Minergie, WELL), and end-to-end support for obtaining white certificates (Energy Efficiency Certificates). The company also offers the proprietary NAPE Saver remote thermal node management subscription service and verifies projects financed by institutions such as the European Investment Bank, KfW, and Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego.

Product overview

Narodowa Agencja Poszanowania Energii S.A. (NAPE) offers a comprehensive suite of energy consulting services and specialized products for the building sector. The core portfolio includes energy audits and energy performance certificates, expert studies, environmental certification support (BREEAM, LEED, HQE, Minergie, WELL), enterprise energy audits per PN-EN 16247, white certificate assistance, and the proprietary NAPE Recommendations system for product effectiveness testing. NAPE also provides specialized services such as preliminary energy audits, BMS system audits, building energy reviews, and verification of ordered thermal power. The flagship technology product is NAPE Saver - an intelligent remote heat management system combining telemetry and engineering advisory services. All services support Poland's sustainable development goals in the building sector.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Energy Audits and Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) Comprehensive energy audits and energy performance certificates for residential, office, public utility buildings and shopping centers, including buildings with advanced technical systems.
• Expert Studies Expert opinions on building regulations, Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plans (SECAP), heat and electricity supply, and modernization of networks and heat sources.
• Environmental Certification (BREEAM, LEED, HQE, Minergie, WELL) Full environmental assessments in BREEAM, LEED, HQE, Minergie and WELL certification systems for buildings.
• Enterprise Energy Audits (PN-EN 16247) Energy audits compliant with PN-EN 16247 standard for large enterprises, identifying economically justified actions to reduce company energy demand.
• White Certificates (Świadectwa Efektywności Energetycznej) End-to-end support in obtaining white certificates (Energy Efficiency Certificates) - tradable property rights traded on the Commodity Energy Exchange - guiding clients through the URE application process with success-fee pricing.
• NAPE Recommendations (Rekomendacje) Simulation-based effectiveness analysis of building products and components using reference buildings, issuing recommendations with NAPE energy efficiency categories (A1, A2, B1, B2, C, D).
• NAPE Saver Intelligent remote heat management service for thermal nodes, combining engineering knowledge, advisory experience and telemetry tools to reduce heating costs without reducing user comfort. Subscription-based with minimum 1,650 PLN net monthly fee.
• Local Heat Sources and District Heating Network Audits Energy audits of local heat sources and district heating networks, feasibility studies and pre-investment analyses for renewable energy sources.
• Preliminary Energy Audit Preliminary investment cost estimation and expected energy savings calculation to help investors choose an investment strategy, developed using NAPE's proprietary calculation method.
• BMS System Audit Energy and economic assessment of building automation improvements, including optimization of HVAC control algorithms and integration of building systems.
• Energy Review of Buildings (Przegląd Energetyczny) Identification and diagnosis of building elements responsible for energy efficiency, using PEN index scoring system to assess potential for modernization.
• Verification of Ordered Thermal Power Verification service to adjust contracted thermal power to actual building needs using measurement or design methods (PN-EN 12831), enabling permanent reduction of heating costs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Annual savings of 607 GJ per building achieved through NAPE Saver optimization
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and moderate.

• Fundacja Poszanowania Energii (Energy Conservation Foundation)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1994Long-standing cooperation with the Energy Conservation Foundation, one of the founding partners of NAPE. Joint activities in promoting energy-saving investments and rational use of energy.
• Stowarzyszenie Audytorów Energetycznych (Association of Energy Auditors)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation with the Association of Energy Auditors for professional development and standards in energy auditing in Poland.
• Politechnika Warszawska (Warsaw University of Technology)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for research and development in building energy efficiency and sustainable development.
• National Association Respect for Energy and Environment (SAPE-POLSKA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNAPE is a founding member of the National Association SAPE-POLSKA, promoting respect for energy and environment.
• Polska Fundacja Spółdzielczości Mieszkaniowej (PFSZN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint initiative with PFSZN for webinars and educational materials for multi-family building managers (Forum Zarządców Nieruchomości).
• Regionalne Agencje Poszanowania EnergiimoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation with regional energy conservation agencies across Poland for localized energy efficiency projects.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• COWI: Danish engineering consultancy active across European building energy efficiency, district heating, and renewable energy consulting markets, with overlapping offerings to municipalities and enterprises.
• Ramboll: Large Danish engineering and sustainability consultancy with building energy efficiency, district heating, and environmental certification practices across Europe. Competes in adjacent parts of NAPE's portfolio at larger scale.
• AECOM: Global engineering and infrastructure firm with sustainability and building energy advisory practices, including environmental certification and energy management consulting for public and private clients.
• WSP: Global engineering consultancy with a property and buildings energy advisory practice, including BREEAM/LEED certification and building energy performance work, operating across Europe including Poland.
• Arcadis: Dutch-listed sustainability and design consultancy providing energy auditing, BREEAM/LEED certification, and climate advisory. Operates in Poland and competes for enterprise and developer mandates.
• Sweco: Leading Nordic engineering consultancy with a strong building energy and sustainability practice, providing energy audits, certification support, and EU-funded project work across Europe.
• Tractebel (ENGIE): Belgian-French engineering consultancy specializing in energy infrastructure, district heating, and building energy efficiency. Provides audit, certification, and advisory services comparable to NAPE in the energy domain.

Direct peers

• Krajowa Agencja Poszanowania Energii (KAPE): The Polish National Energy Conservation Agency is the closest functional peer: a publicly supported Polish energy efficiency consulting body performing energy audits, EPCs, and EU project work for the same housing cooperative, enterprise, and government segments.
• Buro Happold: UK-based engineering consultancy with a strong building performance and sustainability practice, providing energy audits, BREEAM advisory, and energy modeling directly comparable to NAPE's core offering.
• Drees & Sommer: German engineering consultancy specializing in sustainable building consulting, energy audits, BREEAM/LEED advisory, and building energy optimization. Closely mirrors NAPE's service portfolio across building energy efficiency and certification.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/NAPE_pl

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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