What Eco Performance Builders does

Eco Performance Builders is a privately held, California-licensed General, HVAC, and Insulation contracting company founded in 2008 and headquartered in Walnut Creek, California. The firm specializes in whole-home performance retrofits for residential properties in Contra Costa and Alameda Counties, integrating heat pump HVAC engineering, attic and wall insulation (including stabilized cellulose and tube-method wall injection), air sealing, mechanical ventilation (HRV/ERV) and filtration, heat pump water heating, and crawlspace encapsulation as a single engineered system rather than discrete trade work. Differentiation rests on measurement-driven commissioning: ACCA Manual J load calculations, blower door and duct blaster testing, infrared imaging, zero measurable duct leakage standards, and a delivered-capacity target of 85% versus an industry average below 50%.

The company operates a consultative, sales-led go-to-market built around a free home performance assessment, followed by a detailed proposal and project execution. Revenue is project-based and quote-driven across six service streams — HVAC, insulation and air sealing, ventilation and air quality, water heating, multi-family housing, and performance assessments — supplemented by a special-projects unit that has delivered three Zero Net Energy homes in Oakland and is serving as general contractor on UC Berkeley's EcoBlock 24-unit retrofit in Oakland's Fruitvale area. EPB is certified under BPI, Energy Star Home Performance, Build it Green, PG&E's Energy Upgrade California, and TECH Clean California HEEHRA rebate programs, processes customer rebates averaging $4,000-$6,000 per project, and is led by President and CEO Keith O'Hara with a team of 28 professionals. Strategic research alliances with Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and Sonoma Clean Power, plus leadership presence on the Building Performance Institute board and at the Dry Climate Forum, position the firm as a credentialed, science-led regional contractor rather than a commodity installer.

Name

Eco Performance Builders

Legal name

Eco Performance Builders

Website

https://ecoperformancebuilders.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Eco Performance Builders is a Walnut Creek, California-licensed General, HVAC, and Insulation contractor that retrofits Bay Area homes in Contra Costa and Alameda Counties with integrated heat pump HVAC, insulation, air sealing, ventilation, water heating, and crawlspace encapsulation, serving residential homeowners and select multi-family projects under a measurement-driven, whole-home performance model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Energy Efficiency and Home Performance Services

NAICS

Residential Remodelers (236118)

SIC

Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822)

akta.pro primary industry

Energy Efficiency & Weatherization Retrofit (HSAPAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Attic Insulation, Air Sealing & Ventilation Upgrades (HSAPACAI), Roof Ventilation & Attic Venting Upgrades (HSAPAKAI), Energy Optimization & Retro-Commissioning for MEP Systems (BPABACAL), Whole-Home Exterior Renovation (Envelope & Curb Appeal) (HSAPAEAD)

Keywords

• Home performance retrofits
• Heat pump installation
• Building insulation services
• Indoor air quality
• Home electrification services

Headquarters

HQ city

Walnut Creek

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. HVAC Installation Services: Installation of heat pump HVAC systems including design, equipment, and commissioning. Revenue is project-based, one-time with potential for additional services.
2. Insulation Services: Attic, wall, and floor insulation installation services using cellulose and fiberglass materials. Project-based pricing.
3. Ventilation and Air Quality Systems: Installation of HRV/ERV systems, filtration upgrades, and whole-home ventilation solutions.
4. Water Heating Systems: Heat pump water heater installation including hybrid and split system units.
5. Multi-Family Housing Services: Comprehensive electrification and performance retrofit services for multi-family buildings.
6. Performance Assessments: Comprehensive home evaluation services including phone assessment and in-person evaluation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Eco Performance Builders retrofits Bay Area homes to improve energy efficiency, comfort, and indoor air quality through the integrated design, installation, and commissioning of heat pump HVAC systems, insulation and air sealing, mechanical ventilation and filtration, heat pump water heaters, and crawlspace encapsulation. Services are delivered as project-based whole-home performance upgrades, beginning with a free home performance assessment and concluding with measured testing and commissioning to verify system performance.

Product overview

Eco Performance Builders offers a unified suite of home performance and electrification services centered on a three-phase process: Performance Assessment, Project Phase (Design & Build), and Testing & Commissioning. The core offerings include Heat Pump HVAC installation, Insulation & Air Sealing, Ventilation & Filtration, Water Heating, and Crawlspace Encapsulation. These services are designed to work synergistically—proper insulation and air sealing maximize heat pump efficiency, while ventilation systems ensure indoor air quality. Special Projects include Multi-Family Housing electrification and large-scale initiatives like EcoBlock and Zero Net Energy home builds. The company operates as a single integrated service offering rather than discrete software products, delivering whole-home performance solutions through licensed General, HVAC, and Insulation contracting.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Heat Pump HVAC Installation and engineering of high-performance heat pump heating and cooling systems, including ducted and ductless configurations, with precise ACCA Manual J sizing and zero-leakage duct design for optimal efficiency and comfort. Targeted at Bay Area homeowners.
• Insulation & Air Sealing Comprehensive insulation services including attic insulation using stabilized cellulose, wall insulation via the tube injection method, and floor insulation, complemented by thorough air sealing of the building envelope to reduce infiltration and improve energy efficiency. Targeted at Bay Area homeowners.
• Ventilation & Filtration Indoor air quality solutions including HRV (Heat Recovery Ventilation) and ERV (Energy Recovery Ventilation) systems, high-filtration filter installation (MERV 13, HEPA), and sealed duct systems designed to achieve zero measurable leakage for optimal air quality. Targeted at Bay Area homeowners.
• Water Heating Heat pump water heater installation including hybrid heat pump water heaters (Rheem, AO Smith, Bradford & White) and split system CO2 heat pump water heaters (SanCO2 by Eco2 Systems), providing efficient water heating for residential properties. Targeted at Bay Area homeowners.
• Crawlspace Encapsulation Vapor barrier installation using 15-20 mil plastic barriers sealed to foundation walls, vent sealing, and installation of low-volume exhaust fans to condition crawlspaces and prevent moisture and contaminant infiltration into homes. Targeted at Bay Area homeowners.
• Multi-Family Housing Electrification Custom electrification solutions for multi-family buildings including heat pump systems, electrical panel capacity management, and heat pump water heating, designed to minimize panel upgrades and maximize energy efficiency for apartment complexes. Targeted at multi-family building owners and property managers.
• Special Projects (ZNE Homes and Research) Large-scale sustainability projects including EcoBlock (UC Berkeley's neighborhood electrification initiative), Zero Net Energy (ZNE) home builds with guaranteed zero energy bills, and research partnerships with Lawrence Berkeley Labs and Sonoma Clean Power. Targeted at university research partners and community sustainability initiatives.
• Performance Assessment & Energy Audits Comprehensive home evaluation services including blower door testing, duct blaster tests, infrared imaging, and ACCA Manual J load calculations to assess insulation, air sealing, and HVAC optimization opportunities. Targeted at Bay Area homeowners.

Quantifiable outcome

• 38% average building leakage reduction over last 50 jobs
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Lawrence Berkeley National LaboratorycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Selected for research project on range hood ventilation in homes with children suffering from asthma. Project involved extensive testing, system replacements, education, commissioning, and data analysis. Findings were published showcasing capability in complex research projects.
• Sonoma Clean PowercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Served as installing contractor for 10-home research project. Carried out home performance and electrification projects on ten homes, installing high-performance HVAC systems monitored for one year prior to and after installation.
• UC Berkeley - EcoBlock ProjectflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerEco Performance Builders serves as the general contractor for UC Berkeley's EcoBlock project, managing comprehensive home performance and electrification of 24 units in Oakland's Fruitvale area. The project includes rooftop solar, stormwater mitigation systems, and curbside EV charging, with expected completion in early 2025.
• Scott O'Hara ConstructioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Scott O'Hara Construction (co-founded by EPB President Keith O'Hara's brother) for Zero Net Energy home builds. Partnership resulted in three ZNE homes in Oakland with guaranteed zero energy bills.
• Sun Light & PowercoreTechnology or IntegrationSolar installation partner for ZNE home builds, providing solar electric systems for zero net energy homes that generate more power than the homes consume.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Trane Technologies: Trane Technologies is a global HVAC manufacturer and provider of residential heating, cooling, and electrification solutions. It overlaps with EPB in installed heat pump and HVAC work but competes as a manufacturer-and-installer-platform rather than a regional building-science specialist.
• Franklin Energy: Franklin Energy is a national energy-efficiency program implementer that delivers residential and commercial retrofits under utility programs — comparable to EPB in that it executes whole-home performance upgrades and rebate-driven projects, but at much greater scale and as a utility program administrator rather than a specialty Bay Area contractor.
• CLEAResult: CLEAResult is one of the largest North American energy-efficiency implementation contractors, running utility rebate programs and delivering residential and commercial retrofits — comparable to EPB as a residential retrofitter operating within utility subsidy frameworks, but at vastly larger scale and program-management orientation.
• Daikin Comfort: Daikin is a global HVAC and heat pump manufacturer whose equipment EPB installs. It is a broad incumbent — overlapping with EPB in heat pump deployment but operating upstream as an OEM rather than as a whole-home performance contractor.

Direct peers

• Revive: Revive is a California-based whole-home electrification contractor that designs and installs heat pump HVAC, water heating, insulation, and electrical panel upgrades as a single project — directly comparable to EPB's integrated electrification service stack, with overlapping California focus and subsidy-handling capabilities.
• Sealed: Sealed is a venture-backed home energy retrofit company that combines assessment, financing, and contractor network management to deliver whole-home insulation, HVAC, and electrification upgrades — directly comparable to EPB's integrated assessment-to-commissioning model, though Sealed operates primarily in the Northeast.
• Switchbox: Switchbox is a California-based residential electrification startup that offers a whole-home, heat-pump-led electrification package with rebate and incentive handling — closely comparable to EPB's integrated heat-pump + insulation + air-sealing + rebate-processing model.
• BlocPower: BlocPower is a building electrification company that retrofits low- and moderate-income multifamily and small commercial buildings with heat pumps and envelope upgrades — comparable to EPB's Multi-Family Housing electrification offering and EcoBlock-style decarbonization projects, with a larger geographic and capital footprint.

Emerging players

• Pearl Certification: Pearl Certification certifies high-performing homes, including ZNE and electrification projects, and works closely with contractors like EPB. It is a partial peer: it operates in the same home-performance ecosystem and benefits from the same building-science approach, but its business model is certification rather than installation.

Others

• EnergySage: EnergySage is an online marketplace that connects homeowners with solar, heat-pump, and electrification contractors and helps them access rebates and tax credits — adjacent to EPB as a channel and lead-generation partner that aggregates the same rebate-aware homeowner demand, but operating as a software/marketplace rather than an installer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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