ecofi-consulting

What ecofi-consulting does

ecofi (formerly EcoSystems, originally CondoSavers) is a vertically integrated sustainability services firm founded in 2012 in Miami, Florida by brothers Richard and Lawrence Lamondin. The company operates as an outsourced sustainability department for multifamily and commercial real estate owners, delivering end-to-end services across consulting, strategy, implementation, and reporting — spanning water conservation (WaterSense fixture retrofits, leak detection, irrigation), energy efficiency (LED lighting, smart controls, HVAC, renewables, EV charging), regulatory compliance (Energize Denver, Colorado HB 1090, Florida HB 837), green certifications (LEED, IREM CSP, BREEAM, NGBS, WELL, Fitwel, ENERGY STAR), and flexible financing (Fannie Mae Green Rewards, Freddie Mac Green Up, HUD MIP, shared savings plans).

The underlying technology is service-led rather than platform-led: ecofi does not develop proprietary software, but leverages a proprietary database of utilities, incentives, and ordinances across 30+ states, integrations with ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager for benchmarking, vendor compliance platforms (RealPage, VendorCafe), and EPA WaterSense-certified product standards. A free online Energy Savings Calculator uses EPA benchmarks and EIA rate data to estimate 10-year NPV, kWh savings, and CO2 avoidance for property owners.

Revenue is generated primarily through project-based professional services fees for retrofit implementation, complemented by consulting/strategy retainers and outcome-based shared savings arrangements. Pricing is quoted per project with multi-year contract cadences, often structured so owners pay through utility savings with zero out-of-pocket cost. GTM is enterprise field sales targeting property owners, REITs, and institutional investors across 150+ cities, supported by channel partnerships with utilities (Tampa Water, Denver Water, JEA), major property management firms (notably BH Management as anchor client), and the EPA. The company was bootstrapped from $5,000 of founders' capital with no outside funding, and has served 500+ properties and 150,000+ units to date.

Name

ecofi-consulting

Legal name

ecofi

Website

https://goecofi.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Project Implementation Services: Full-service implementation of water and energy conservation projects including plumbing fixture upgrades, LED lighting retrofits, smart controls, EV charging stations, and renewable energy solutions. The company handles the entire project lifecycle from consulting and design through implementation and reporting.
2. Consulting and Strategy Services: Sustainability strategy development, portfolio benchmarking, property assessments, utility analysis, due diligence support, and compliance assistance for regulations like Energize Denver and HB 837.
3. Shared Savings Plans: Flexible financing arrangements where property owners can finance improvements through the utility savings generated by the project, with zero out-of-pocket costs in many cases. The property pays for itself while owners see reduced utility bills from day one.
4. Rebate and Incentive Procurement: Identification and securing of local, state, and federal rebates to offset project costs. The company handles all paperwork and coordination with utility companies for rebate processing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ecofi is a vertically integrated sustainability partner for real estate portfolios. The company identifies, designs, and delivers water conservation, energy efficiency, EV charging, smart controls, and renewable energy upgrades for multifamily and commercial property owners and managers. Services span the full lifecycle from consulting and benchmarking through strategy, implementation, financing (including shared savings plans and green loans), rebates procurement, and ongoing reporting.

Product overview

ecofi operates as a vertically integrated sustainability partner for real estate portfolios, offering consulting, implementation, and reporting services across water conservation, energy efficiency, and renewable energy. The core offering consists of Water Management Services and Sustainable Energy Consulting Services as the primary consulting pillars, supported by Sustainable Lighting Services and EV Charging Energy Management as key implementation verticals. ecofi's product suite is structured around six interconnected service areas: Consulting (water and energy benchmarking, Energy Star Portfolio Manager support, IREM/BREEAM/NGBS/Fitwel/WELL certifications), Strategy (sustainability strategy and financial modeling), Implementation (water conservation, energy efficiency, EV charging, smart controls, renewables, preventative maintenance, asset tracking, unit inspections), and Reporting (impact reporting, property audits, rebates and incentives management). The Energy Savings Calculator serves as a free self-service tool for property owners to estimate savings potential. ecofi also offers flexible financing options including Green Loans and Shared Savings Plans to enable zero out-of-pocket upgrades for qualified property owners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Water Management Services
• Energy and Water Benchmarking Portfolio-wide utility data analysis and benchmarking using ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager to identify savings opportunities and track performance against peer properties.
• Sustainable Lighting Services LED lighting retrofits for common areas, parking lots, and exterior spaces with smart controls and color temperature optimization for security and compliance.
• Lighting Outdoor Security Services Specialized outdoor security lighting design and installation meeting compliance standards such as Florida HB 837 and IES guidelines for parking lots, walkways, and common areas.
• Sustainable Energy Consulting Services Sustainability strategy development, portfolio goals and benchmarking, financial modeling, and implementation planning for real estate portfolios.
• Energy Star Portfolio Manager Services ENERGY STAR certification support and Portfolio Manager reporting to track energy performance, submit compliance data, and achieve ENERGY STAR scores for properties.
• Sustainability Strategy Services Comprehensive sustainability consulting including ESG strategy alignment, property assessments, due diligence support, and green property certifications (IREM, BREEAM, NGBS, Fitwel, WELL).
• EV Charging Energy Management Electric vehicle charging station installation and energy management services for multifamily and commercial properties.
• Energy Savings Calculator Free online commercial energy savings calculator that estimates annual savings, 10-year NPV, CO2 avoided, and kWh saved based on property type, size, state, electricity rate, and efficiency target, using EPA ENERGY STAR benchmarks and EIA electricity rate data.
• Compliance Assistance Regulatory compliance support for local and state ordinances including Energize Denver, Colorado HB 1090, and Florida HB 837 lighting requirements.
• Rebates and Incentives Management Identification, application, and fulfillment of local, state, and federal utility rebates and green financing programs including green loans and shared savings plans.
• Green Loan Financing Expert project underwriting and flexible financing options including green loans structured through Fannie Mae Green Rewards, Freddie Mac Green Up, and HUD MIP programs.
• Shared Savings Plans Financing structure where improvements are paid through utility savings generated, often requiring zero out-of-pocket capital from property owners.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30%+ immediate savings on utility bills following implementation
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• BH ManagementcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Major property management partner for whom ecofi completed a landmark water conservation project in Denver, saving $370,000 through a record-breaking Denver Water toilet rebate. This partnership enabled ecofi's national expansion. The company has completed multiple large-scale retrofits including a 23-property, 12,668-bathroom project saving 176 million gallons annually.
• Tampa WatercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOver 10-year partnership for water efficiency rebate programs. Ecofi serves as a full-service provider for Tampa Water's commercial and multifamily water efficiency programs, helping properties access rebates of up to $300 per bathroom for high-efficiency fixture upgrades.
• Denver WatercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLongstanding partnership with Denver Water for water sense challenge and low-income water conservation programs. Ecofi has administered Denver's toilet rebate programs and partnered with Denver-area owners and operators for over 10 years.
• WaterSense (EPA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with EPA's WaterSense program for certified water-efficient products. Ecofi exclusively uses WaterSense-labeled toilets, showerheads, and aerators that meet rigorous performance standards while minimizing water waste.
• JEA (Jacksonville)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Jacksonville utility department's JEA Business Rebates Commercial Multifamily WET Program, offering up to $300 per bathroom in rebates for water-efficient fixture installations in multifamily properties.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Honeywell Building Technologies: Global incumbent offering building automation, energy management, and controls for commercial real estate. Overlaps with ecofi's smart controls and energy efficiency work but at much greater scale and with proprietary technology.
• Johnson Controls: Global incumbent in building efficiency, HVAC, and integrated building performance. Provides sustainability and energy efficiency services overlapping ecofi's retrofit and consulting offerings as part of a broader portfolio.
• Trane Technologies: Global HVAC and building services provider with energy services and decarbonization offerings for commercial and multifamily real estate. Overlaps with ecofi's efficiency upgrades and preventative maintenance work.
• Schneider Electric: Global energy management and automation company with sustainability consulting and building efficiency services. Overlaps with ecofi's energy benchmarking, smart controls, and energy management offerings.

Direct peers

• Willdan Group: Public energy and sustainability consulting firm providing energy efficiency, engineering, and compliance services to utilities, municipalities, and real estate portfolios. Closely comparable to ecofi's sustainability consulting, benchmarking, and regulatory compliance work.
• Franklin Energy: Energy efficiency and decarbonization implementation services provider focused on utility programs, multifamily housing, and commercial buildings. Comparable vertical: water/energy retrofits with rebate-driven project delivery.
• CLEAResult: Large energy efficiency and demand-side management services firm that designs and implements utility-driven efficiency programs for buildings. Highly comparable to ecofi's vertically integrated model of consulting, implementation, and rebate/incentive management for real estate owners.
• McKinstry: Privately-held design, build, and operate firm specializing in energy efficiency and facility improvement services for commercial and multifamily real estate. Comparable end-to-end model of consulting, financing, and implementation across building portfolios.
• ENGIE Impact: Sustainability and energy services arm of ENGIE delivering consulting, decarbonization strategy, and implementation for commercial real estate portfolios. Comparable advisory-led, portfolio-wide sustainability offering.

Emerging players

• EnergyCAP: SaaS provider of energy and sustainability data management for commercial real estate and facilities. Comparable to ecofi's benchmarking and reporting layer, with technology overlap rather than full vertical integration.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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