locss

What locss does

LOCSS (legal name Lisa Oelke Consulting) is a privately held Canadian consulting firm founded in 2013 by Lisa Oelke, who serves as President. The firm provides renewable energy and sustainability advisory services to municipalities, utilities, building owners, homeowners, and manufacturing clients, with the primary offerings being solar energy system design and implementation, EV charging infrastructure deployment, energy management and efficiency consulting, and climate transition planning. Its core technical differentiation is a decade of participation in Ontario's renewable energy programs - specifically RESOP, FIT, Micro-FIT, LRP, ICI, Peak Shaving, and Save On Energy - giving it specialized knowledge of the provincial regulatory and incentive frameworks governing behind-the-meter, off-grid, and building-integrated photovoltaic projects.

The firm operates a sales-led, consultative go-to-market model, engaging clients directly and acting as a conduit between stakeholders in the energy transition ecosystem. Implementation work (component supply, installation, commissioning) is delivered through energy partners, while LOCSS retains the client relationship and project oversight role. Service delivery is supplemented by a network of senior influencers providing cybersecurity awareness, professional recruitment, and Indigenous-led project management training, allowing LOCSS to extend its service envelope without proportional in-house headcount. Marketing is conducted through LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and industry events such as the Canadian Wind Energy Conference.

LOCSS is headquartered in Ontario, Canada, with a contact presence in the Toronto area (416 area code). The firm has historically supported capital projects in Alberta, Jamaica, Tanzania, Kenya, and the United States, though the most prominently documented engagement is the 2013-2016 Solar Majengo project in Tanzania, a philanthropic initiative delivering off-grid solar to 85 children and staff at Majengo Children's Home. The company is small (1-10 employees), founder-owned, has no disclosed institutional funding or subsidiaries, and does not publicly disclose revenue or pricing.

Name

locss

Legal name

Lisa Oelke Consulting

Website

https://locss.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

LOCSS is a Canadian clean energy and sustainability consulting firm that advises municipalities, utilities, building owners, homeowners, and manufacturers on solar, EV infrastructure, energy management, and climate transition, leveraging specialized knowledge of Ontario's renewable energy programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Sustainability Consulting Services: Professional consulting services helping organizations achieve sustainability goals, diversity and inclusion frameworks, and environmental stewardship. The company works with clients to build frameworks for success incorporating sustainability, diversity, and inclusion principles.
2. Clean Energy Project Development: Design, site preparation, component supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of solar and EV charging systems. Projects span behind-the-meter, off-grid, and building-integrated PV solutions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

LOCSS is a renewable energy and sustainability consultancy that advises municipalities, utilities, building owners, manufacturing clients, and homeowners on clean energy adoption. Core services include solar PV system design and installation oversight, EV charging infrastructure deployment, energy management and efficiency consulting, climate transition and Net Zero planning, and diversity & inclusion advisory for the energy sector. The firm also connects clients to vetted implementation partners and manages projects across Canada, the United States, East Africa, and the Caribbean.

Product overview

LOCSS (Lisa Oelke Consulting) is a consulting firm offering advisory and implementation services for clean energy solutions. The portfolio consists of renewable energy consulting services as the primary offering, complemented by solar energy solutions and electric vehicle infrastructure services. The company provides end-to-end support including design, site preparation, component supply, installation, and commissioning for solar and EV systems, along with energy management consulting to help clients reduce their environmental footprint.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Renewable Energy Consulting Advisory services guiding municipalities, utilities, building owners, and manufacturing clients on renewable energy strategy, program navigation, and project planning across Canada, the United States, East Africa, and the Caribbean.
• Solar Energy Solutions Solar PV system design, feasibility analysis, and installation oversight for residential, commercial, institutional, and off-grid clients, including international projects in East Africa and the Caribbean.
• Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Services EV charging infrastructure planning, deployment advisory, and implementation oversight for building owners, municipalities, and fleet operators.
• Energy Management and Efficiency Consulting Energy management strategy, efficiency audits, and emissions reduction advisory for commercial, institutional, manufacturing, and municipal clients.
• Climate Transition and Net Zero Planning Climate transition planning, Net Zero pathway development, and related advisory services for organizations adapting to a low-carbon economy.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Advisory and program support advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion outcomes across the renewable energy sector.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully completed 3-year project bringing renewable energy to orphanage in Tanzania (2016)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Integrated PMminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerListed as a partner on the LOCSS website, providing project management services as part of the network of senior influencers that LOCSS leverages for client benefit.
• Women in Renewable Energy (WiRE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLOCSS President Lisa Oelke served as an advisor to Women in Renewable Energy (WiRE), demonstrating commitment to diversity and inclusion for women in the energy sector. This represents a strategic alignment and contribution to advancing women in renewable energy.
• StepUp Energy ManagementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLisa Oelke currently serves as Director on the board of StepUp, Energy Management, demonstrating ongoing commitment to the energy sector and diversity in the industry.
• Indigenous-Led Project Management Training ProgramsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThrough associations with senior influencers, LOCSS offers access to Indigenous-led project management training programs as part of their comprehensive service offering.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CLEAResult: North American energy efficiency and demand-side management consulting firm that designs and implements utility and commercial energy programs. Highly comparable to LOCSS in its program-design expertise, utility/municipality client base, and renewable energy advisory scope.
• Ameresco: Renewable energy services and energy efficiency company delivering solar, storage, and consulting to municipalities, utilities, and commercial clients. Comparable to LOCSS in serving public-sector and institutional customers with integrated clean energy advisory + implementation services.
• ICF International: Energy and environmental consulting firm advising utilities, governments, and commercial clients on climate, energy transition, and infrastructure programs. Comparable to LOCSS in its advisory-led model supporting complex energy program navigation and sustainability strategy.

Broad incumbents

• Stantec: Major Canadian-headquartered engineering, environmental, and sustainability consultancy with a strong renewable energy and energy management practice. Comparable as a broader incumbent serving municipal and utility clients with sustainability and clean energy advisory services.
• WSP Global: Global professional services firm with a substantial environment, energy, and climate transition practice serving public and private clients. Comparable to LOCSS as a broad incumbent addressing renewable energy, decarbonization, and EV infrastructure at scale.
• AECOM: Global infrastructure consulting firm offering energy, environment, and climate advisory services alongside large-scale engineering. Comparable to LOCSS in providing sustainability and clean energy advisory across municipal and commercial segments, but at much greater scale.
• Burns & McDonnell: Engineering and consulting firm with substantial energy and power practice covering renewables, transmission, and EV infrastructure. Comparable to LOCSS in addressing clean energy and EV opportunities with utility and commercial customers, but at significantly larger scale.
• ERM (Environmental Resources Management): Global sustainability and environmental consulting firm advising energy, manufacturing, and infrastructure clients. Comparable to LOCSS in its focus on helping organizations navigate climate transition, sustainability strategy, and energy transformation.

Regional players

• Powertech Energy Services: Canadian-based EV charging and renewable energy solutions provider serving commercial, fleet, and municipal customers. Comparable to LOCSS in offering integrated EV and solar services in the Canadian market, particularly Ontario and Western Canada.

Emerging players

• SWTCH Energy: Canadian-headquartered EV charging software and solutions provider serving commercial real estate and multifamily buildings. Comparable to LOCSS in targeting EV infrastructure adoption in the Canadian market, though focused on software/management layer versus consulting.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/OelkeLisa
• Instagraminstagram.com/lisalocss
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/locss

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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