Verdantas, a leader in digitally enabled technical consulting for the environment, water, and energy transition markets, announced its acquisition of EN-POWER GROUP, an engineering firm headquartered in New York. The addition strengthens Verdantas’ ability to help facility owners and institutions improve energy performance, reduce operating costs, and advance sustainability goals across a wide range of facility types.
Founded in 2003, EN-POWER applies practical engineering expertise to help facility owners make informed decisions around energy efficiency, decarbonization, sustainability, and regulatory compliance. The firm designs, develops, and delivers comprehensive solutions across the full energy lifecycle of a facility, supporting clients with strategic guidance, data-driven analysis, and expert project management, with services including engineering design, construction oversight and management, consulting, local law compliance, and sustainability and energy services for both existing and new construction.
The acquisition expands Verdantas’ engineering, energy efficiency, and sustainable performance capabilities across the built environment, adding expertise in energy engineering and analysis, decarbonization, electrification, sustainability, funding strategies, and regulatory compliance. EN-POWER brings deep experience helping clients navigate evolving building performance regulations, particularly in complex urban markets, while advancing long-term performance, cost-effective design, sustainability, and occupant comfort. Clients of both firms are expected to benefit from expanded technical expertise, deeper sustainability and energy performance capabilities, and the combined strength of a growing national platform with strong local roots.
PHG Advisory, based in New York, served as a buyside advisor to Verdantas on the transaction. Verdantas is a technical consulting firm with a team of more than 2,540 professionals nationwide, while Sterling Investment Partners, a private equity firm that has built middle-market companies for 35 years, has completed more than 275 transactions representing over $35 billion in aggregate value.
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“EN-POWER is an exceptional cultural and strategic fit for Verdantas. Their practical, engineering-driven approach to energy efficiency and sustainability directly complements our work in the energy transition market. They have a strong track record helping clients improve building performance while navigating funding, incentives, and compliance requirements. This partnership expands our capabilities, adds a significant New York City presence, and reinforces our commitment to delivering solutions that create lasting value for our clients and communities.”
Jesse Kropelnicki, CEO of Verdantas
“EN-POWER was built around helping clients make smart, financially responsible decisions that improve building performance over the long term. Verdantas shares our values around technical rigor, trusted client relationships, and practical solutions. Joining Verdantas allows us to expand our geographic reach and service offerings while continuing to deliver the thoughtful, results-driven work our clients expect.”
Michael Scorrano, Managing Director and Founder of EN-POWER
“EN-POWER is a strong addition to the Verdantas platform. Their depth in energy efficiency and design, sustainability, electrification, and compliance aligns well with Verdantas’ strategy of building specialized, market-leading capabilities. This acquisition further strengthens the firm’s ability to scale while maintaining the technical quality and client focus that drive long-term value.”
James Soldano, Managing Partner at Sterling Investment Partners
