Verdantas buys New York's EN-POWER GROUP to expand energy efficiency work

What's the deal? VerdantasDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →, a digitally enabled technical consulting firm serving the environment, water, and energy transition markets, has acquired EN-POWER GROUPDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →, a New York-based engineering firm. Terms were not disclosed. The deal adds expertise in energy engineering, decarbonization, electrification, sustainability, and regulatory compliance.

What each side does: Founded in 2003, EN-POWER helps facility owners improve energy performance and meet compliance rules across a building's full energy lifecycle. Its services span engineering design, construction oversight, consulting, and local law compliance. Verdantas employs more than 2,540 professionals nationwide.

What's the endgame? The acquisition expands Verdantas' engineering and sustainability capabilities across the built environment. It also adds what CEO Jesse Kropelnicki called "a significant New York City presence" — a market where building performance regulations are tightening.

Why now? EN-POWER brings deep experience helping clients navigate evolving building performance rules, particularly in complex urban markets. Kropelnicki said the firm's "practical, engineering-driven approach to energy efficiency and sustainability directly complements our work in the energy transition market."

Michael Scorrano, managing director and founder of EN-POWER, said joining Verdantas lets the firm "expand our geographic reach and service offerings while continuing to deliver the thoughtful, results-driven work our clients expect."

What changes for clients? Customers of both firms gain expanded technical expertise and deeper energy performance capabilities, backed by what Verdantas describes as a growing national platform with strong local roots. PHG Advisory served as buyside advisor to Verdantas.

The signal: The deal reflects steady consolidation among technical consultants racing to build specialised capabilities for the energy transition. James Soldano, managing partner at Sterling Investment PartnersDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →, said the acquisition aligns with "Verdantas' strategy of building specialized, market-leading capabilities" — and its ability to scale while holding technical quality.

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