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Introduction:
The commercial lighting retrofit industry, valued at over $200 billion in the US at the time of this article, driven by opportunities in LED technology with a market penetration below 30%. Despite a temporary slowdown during the 2020 global pandemic, industry leaders like Eco Engineering were strategically re-tooling operations to capitalize on the anticipated boom. In this blog post, we explore how Eco Engineering’s decision to switch to SnapCount lighting retrofit software in 2020 has not only aligned with their strategic vision but also significantly enhanced their efficiency and functionality.

Eco Engineering’s Response to Industry Changes:
As a prominent energy efficient lighting EPC firm, Eco Engineering recognized the need to adapt to changing industry dynamics. In 2020, faced with the limitations of their internally developed software, the company made a strategic decision to embrace the cutting-edge capabilities of SnapCount. This move was in line with Eco Engineering’s visionary approach, focusing on standardization, digitization, decentralization, and collaboration to meet the evolving demands of the market.

Choosing SnapCount for Innovation and Vision:
Eco Engineering conducted a meticulous evaluation of potential software solutions, ultimately selecting SnapCount for its robust functionality and operational improvements over their in-house system. The decision was influenced not only by SnapCount’s market leadership but also by the software’s long-term vision aligning seamlessly with Eco Engineering’s growth strategy. Key features, such as the SnapSource Service Marketplace and SnapSource Product Hub, played a pivotal role in clinching the decision, offering a comprehensive solution to meet Eco Engineering’s diverse needs.


Results of the Switch to SnapCount:

The implementation of SnapCount yielded remarkable results for Eco Engineering, showcasing the software’s efficiency and impact on various aspects of their operations:

20% Increase in Audit Speed:

100% Reduction in Post-Audit Organization:

One-Week Auditor Training & Onboarding:


Client-Centric Partnership:
Highlighting the success of the switch, Eco Engineering emphasizes the efficiency, functionality, and cost-effectiveness of SnapCount. The company considers SnapCount a crucial tool for organizations in the lighting retrofit industry, making it clear that those not adopting similar technologies risk being left behind.


Conclusion:
Eco Engineering’s strategic decision to transition to SnapCount has not only positioned them for growth in the evolving lighting retrofit industry but has also showcased the tangible benefits of embracing advanced software solutions. As the industry gears up for exponential growth, the success story of Eco Engineering and SnapCount serves as a beacon for organizations seeking efficiency, innovation, and a competitive edge in the dynamic landscape of commercial lighting retrofits.

To read the entire case study created by our partner, SnapCount, click here.

SnapCount is a lighting retrofit software by Streamlinx makes retrofitting faster, easier, and less expensive all while streamlining your project workflows.. To learn more, vist their website.

Evan Stone, VP of Sales & Marketing, Eco Engineering

“You can have a process all day long, but if you don’t have a system to monitor compliance or to generate compliance, it’s like the output data is only as good as the data that you put in.”
– Evan Stone, VP of Sales & Marketing, Eco Engineering

Introduction:
In the fast-evolving landscape of renewable energy, companies like Eco Engineering are leveraging innovative solutions to stay ahead, both for internal and exteral operations such as Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software. Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Evan Stone, spearheads Eco Engineering’s strategic initiatives, and continues to focus on Eco Engineering’s core values to simplify, automate, and innovate. One pivotal aspect to support their rapid growth was the adoption of TrebleHook, a CRM system seamlessly integrating with Salesforce for efficiency and agility.

Challenges and Solutions:
Eco Engineering encountered significant CRM inefficiencies before embracing TrebleHook. Data accessibility was a major concern, both internally and for client-facing operations. The fragmented software solutions hindered communication within the organization, disrupting the opportunity-to-contract process. Evan Stone emphasized the need for a robust compliance monitoring system, emphasizing that the output data is only as good as the input data. Evan highlighted TrebleHook’s transformative impact on their forecasting process, reducing the time spent from two weeks to just a day. Real-time data entry from various devices played a crucial role in this efficiency gain.

Swift Adoption and Impact:
Contrary to expectations, the transition to TrebleHook was remarkably smooth, with 100% team adoption within a month. Evan Stone credited this swift shift to TrebleHook’s exceptional service, particularly praising their Salesforce Architect as an integral part of Eco Engineering’s success.

Competitive Edge and Learning Advantage:
Partnering with TrebleHook gave Eco Engineering a competitive edge, allowing them to learn faster and exceed client expectations. Evan Stone emphasized the collaborative exploration of possibilities, showcasing TrebleHook’s impact on pushing operational boundaries.

Client-Centric Partnership:
Evan Stone commended the genuine client-centric attitude of the TrebleHook team, contrasting it with experiences of being ‘pitched’ by competitors. Feeling supported and aligned with their needs, Evan and his team could let go of worries, fostering a strong and trusting partnership.

Conclusion:
In the journey towards operational excellence, Eco Engineering’s collaboration with TrebleHook stands as a testament to the transformative power of innovative solutions. Evan Stone’s experiences paint a vivid picture of overcoming challenges, achieving efficiency gains, and gaining a competitive edge. As the renewable energy sector continues to evolve, partnerships like these become crucial for companies aiming to lead the way.

To read the entire Customer Spotlight created by our partner, TrebleHook, click here.

TrebleHook is an Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) CRM platform purpose-built for project lifecycle and pursuit management. To learn more, vist their website.

Over the past three decades, we have worked hard to provide comprehensive engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services and to earn the trust of our customers in the commercial and industrial industries – including developers, as well as our ESCO (Energy Service Companies) partners. As part of our commitment to innovation and sustainability, we’re proud to announce the launch of our new website, coinciding with the celebration of our 30th anniversary. With a fresh and modern design, our website offers enhanced functionality and intuitive navigation, enabling our website visitors to explore our diverse range of services seamlessly.

The launch of our new website represents a significant milestone in our ongoing, 30-year journey to continue providing integrated energy services that align with the evolving energy needs of our customers. As you explore our new website, you’ll see our expanded service offerings, including sustainable energy systems and resiliency solutions, in addition to our renowned expertise in commercial lighting retrofits.

“We are thrilled to mark our 30th anniversary and unveil our new website, which reflects our continued growth and commitment to delivering sustainable and resilient solutions. Our service offerings in sustainable energy systems and resiliency, combined with our historic expertise in energy efficiency exemplify our dedication to meeting the demands of the industry. We believe that individuals and businesses have a powerful potential to help reduce carbon emissions, and we pair that belief with our relentless pursuit of cutting-edge solutions that help our customers reduce operating costs and energy consumption, helping to conserve the world’s natural resources for future generations. We are excited to showcase our expertise in these areas through our new, improved online platform.” – Tom Kirkpatrick, President and CEO, Eco Engineering

As sustainability and resiliency become increasingly vital in the construction and engineering sectors, we have proactively adapted our services to integrate renewable energy systems, energy efficiency solutions, and cutting-edge technologies. By offering comprehensive sustainable energy systems, including solar pv, electric vehicle charging station infrastructure, and energy storage solutions, we aim to help customers reduce their carbon footprint and achieve their energy, cost and environmental goals.

Additionally, we recognize the growing importance of resiliency in the face of various disruptions, such as natural disasters and grid failures, which is why we also provide resilient infrastructure service solutions that enable businesses to maintain their operations and mitigate potential risks, ensuring continuity even during challenging circumstances.

The launch of our new website and continued growth represents the next phase for Eco Engineering and we are honored to earn a spot on the Cincinnati Business Courier’s “Fast 55” – a list representing 55 of fastest growing companies in Greater Cincinnati.

By combining our extensive experience in commercial, nationwide lighting retrofits with our growing expertise as an EPC in sustainable energy systems and resiliency, we’re looking forward to continuing to deliver comprehensive and integrated energy solutions that empower our customers to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

We invite you to explore our website and learn more about our evolving 30-year history, explore career opportunities and contact us to learn more about how we can help with your next energy project.

We are honored to be recognized by the Cincinnati Business Courier as 15th on the list of the “Fast 55” – a list that includes 55 of fastest growing companies in Greater Cincinnati.

With 30 years of experience, Eco Engineering helps customers evaluate energy goals and be a single point of contact to manage turnkey single-site, multi-site, and Energy Service Performance Contract (ESCO) projects. From energy efficiency to sustainable energy systems and resiliency systems, Eco Engineering collaborates from start to finish, including engineering, design, procurement, incentives, and installation.

Here are the Top 4 reasons Eco Engineering has been recognized as one of the Top 10 EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) firms in 2022 by Energy Business Review.

1. Mission to Help Customers Minimize Procurement Risk
As one of the emerging EPC leaders in the solar photovoltaic (PV) space, Eco Engineering’s mission is to help our customers minimize the risks inherent in the energy purchasing process and implement projects that reduce energy consumption. Eco Engineering overcomes this problem with its direct buying relationships with some of the world’s largest major equipment manufacturers of racking, modules, and inverters ultimately reducing procurement risks.

2. Complete Turnkey EPC
Eco Engineering offers a complete turnkey service as a licensed professional engineering firm and an electrical contractor, including initial site plans, filing interconnection applications, producing stamped drawings, procuring all necessary equipment, and constructing, and commissioning the system. If a client prefers to perform the tasks themselves, the firm can help them fill in the gaps with its expertise.

3. Over 30 Years of Nationwide Experience and Delighted Customers
In business for over 30 years, Eco Engineering has a long track record serving Fortune 1000 clients, municipal, university, school, hospital, and federal market clients through large energy services companies (ESCO). Eco Engineering has spearheaded multi-million-dollar projects in various facilities throughout the U.S., Canada, Guam, and Mexico.

4. Passion to Provide Integrated Energy Services
From energy efficiency to sustainable energy systems and resiliency, Eco Engineering is uniquely positioned to serve customers’ needs in a greener, cleaner way. Eco Engineering has gained trust, accumulating repeat customers for energy efficiency projects and growing with customers in the sustainable energy market with the support of a strategic partnership with LightEdison. On the roadmap, Eco Engineering is looking forward to expanding its portfolio of services to push carbon-free places for future generations.

Eco Engineering is dedicated to making even the most complex projects easy, efficient, and economical. To learn more about why Eco Engineering was selected as one of the Top 10 EPC by Energy Business Review, read more here.

To discuss your energy efficiency and sustainable energy systems and resiliency goals, Contact Us Now.

Eco Engineering, the largest independent design-build engineering firm in the US energy efficient lighting industry, announced today that it has completed a pro-bono project for the Freestore Foodbank in Cincinnati, OH valued at over $40,000.

(February 27, 2020 Cincinnati, Ohio)  Nearly 100 Eco Engineering employees from locations across the country, including those working in the company headquarters in Cincinnati, volunteered their time to upgrade the lighting system for the Cincinnati-based Freestore Foodbank. Nearly 400 interior and exterior fixtures in the 110,000 square foot Mayerson Distribution Center were either retrofitted or fully replaced with energy efficient LED lighting technology during the all-day project. Freestore Foodbank President & CEO, Kurt Reiber stated,

“Eco Engineering is helping to set the tone for our region. As we look to find new ways to not only feed the lines, but also shorten them, we need the business community to continue to work with us on new ways to support our shared mission. Following what is unique to their business, Eco Engineering is helping us save over $12,000 per year by upgrading our lighting at no cost to the Freestore Foodbank. This upgrade reduces our energy costs, makes the facility safer for our employees and partners, and allows us to better support families in the region. The impact of the project is that we will be able to provide 375,000 more meals over the next ten years!”

Eco Engineering provides energy efficient lighting upgrade services to both Fortune 1000 firms and Energy Services Companies (ESCOs). The company has a unique profile in that they are a national engineering firm which designs innovative lighting systems to replace the existing lighting infrastructure of major facilities and installs these products and control systems to optimize energy savings. In 2019, the Company implemented more than 250 projects across 46 States, 5 Provinces of Canada, Puerto Rico, and Guam.

The Eco Engineering company vision is to be a force for good while valuing employees, delighting customers, supporting communities, and conserving the world’s natural resources. Tom Kirkpatrick, President and CEO of Eco Engineering said:

“This project upholds our values to support a community where we live and work, while providing a benefit to our environment that makes us proud. The reduction in energy consumption could be compared to planting 17 acres of trees, removing 19 cars from the road, or saving 8,427 gallons of gasoline each of the next ten years,”

About Eco Engineering, Inc.

For over 25 years, Eco Engineering has helped its customers reduce operating costs through deployment of more efficient lighting systems. Eco Engineering is a national design-build engineering firm specializing in upgrading large facilities with innovative, energy efficient lighting and lighting controls. Eco Engineering has completed thousands of projects for organizations such as Adidas Group, AT&T, Johnson Controls, and Siemens, among others. Visit www.ecoengineering.com for more information.

About Freestore Foodbank

The Freestore Foodbank is the largest emergency food and services provider to children and families in Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky and Southeast Indiana. The organization distributes 33 million meals annually to low-income individuals and families. The Freestore Foodbank supports 511 community partners in 20 counties throughout Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana, including food kitchens, homeless shelters, emergency food pantries, social service centers and program sites. By providing emergency food distribution, the Freestore Foodbank responds to the issue of poverty and food insecurity in our community and provides an array of services (emergency clothing, housing services, SNAP assistance, Medicaid outreach and others) aimed at creating self-reliance. The Freestore Foodbank is a member of Feeding America. Visit www.freestorefoodbank.org for more information or to make a donation.

Industry expert to join Eco Engineering as Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives

(December 9, 2019 Cincinnati, Ohio) – Eco Engineering, the largest independent design-build engineering firm in the US energy efficient lighting industry, announced today that industry veteran Frank Agraz has joined the Company as Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives and a member of its leadership team.

Since 1993, Frank has been active in the lighting industry in a variety of engineering and business development roles. He has worked with companies such as Amtech Lighting, MetalOptics, Honeywell, and Aqualine Resources. Frank also co-founded and served as Executive Vice President of Maneri-Agraz Enterprises, a turnkey lighting services company, for 10 years prior to its sale to OSRAM Sylvania where Frank served throughout its transformation to SLS Energy Solutions, a WESCO business. Frank has been an active member of Illuminating Engineering Society and a frequent speaker on a range of lighting design topics.

In his new role at Eco Engineering, Frank will be focused initially on optimizing the Company’s core processes with primary focus on its auditing and engineering processes. He will also lead the Company’s efforts in maximizing its use of tools and technology in support of its processes. Frank will continue to be a visible spokesperson on the trends and best applications of lighting technology in the marketplace.

“The addition of Frank Agraz is an important step in the continued plan for Eco Engineering to be a leading provider of energy efficient lighting and lighting controls services to companies in North America,” stated Tom Kirkpatrick, President and Chief Executive Officer of Eco Engineering.  “The opportunities to deploy properly designed lighting technology that also generates maximum energy savings across large facilities and exterior settings are endless.  Having Frank on the Eco Engineering leadership team strengthens our ability to deliver superior services to our customers.”

Eco Engineering provides energy efficient lighting services to both Fortune 1000 firms and energy service companies (ESCOs). The company has a distinctive profile in that they are an engineering and design firm which comprehensively audits the existing lighting infrastructure, designs replacement systems best suited for the facility, performs all project implementation phases including product supply, and follows EPA compliant disposal services. In addition, the firm helps clients qualify for federal, state or local utility incentives to reduce project expense and boost return-on-investment.

Eco Engineering completed over 135 projects in 2018 involving commercial office buildings, industrial facilities, schools, municipal buildings, retail stores, hospitals, hotels and distribution centers. The combined impact of these projects was a reduction of 85 million kilowatts of electricity per year and more than $8 million in annual energy savings for Eco Engineering customers. The company has been growing rapidly in recent years and expects continued double-digit growth as more and more businesses recognize the importance of sustainability and the huge potential for saving money on their electric bills.

About Eco Engineering

For more than 25 years, Eco Engineering has helped its customers reduce operating costs through increased energy savings while playing a part in preserving the environment for generations to come. Eco Engineering is a national design build engineering firm which specializes in providing energy efficient lighting and lighting controls upgrades in large facilities. Eco Engineering has completed thousands of projects for customers such as Adidas Group, AT&T, Johnson Controls, Kroger, Performance Services, Siemens among others. Visit www.ecoengineering.com for more information.

Strategic acquisition expands Eco Engineering’s expertise in the movie theatre customer segment

(April 23, 2019 Cincinnati, Ohio) – Eco Engineering, the largest independent design and build engineering firm in the US energy efficient lighting industry, announced today that it has successfully completed the acquisition of InVision Technologies, Inc, a lighting services firm headquartered in Coppell, Texas. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

InVision Technologies, Inc. was founded in 2014 to provide lighting design, upgrade services, and product supply to commercial entities across the United States. The company, under the leadership of founder Kent Hafemann, developed a deep understanding of lighting products pricing structures and global sources. This understanding, combined with Kent’s expertise in sales, design, lighting/fixture specification, project installation services, and distribution operations formed the bedrock of InVision Technologies, Inc.

Eco Engineering has executed an asset purchase agreement with InVision Technologies which includes the absorption of specific personnel and lighting contracts with customers. The acquisition gives Eco Engineering increased capacity and specialized skills to offer expanded lighting services for its customers in the Fortune 1000 commercial and industrial segment, particularly in the movie theatre and cinema market. In addition, the acquisition provides additional resources to support its growing number of projects in the Texas region.

“Eco Engineering remains committed to helping our customers reduce their energy operating costs while making a positive impact on the environment,” said Tom Kirkpatrick, Eco Engineering President and CEO. “The acquisition of InVision Technologies strengthens our ability to better serve the commercial and industrial markets.” Kirkpatrick added that “continued advances in LED lighting technology and advanced lighting control systems provide opportunities for up to 75% reduction in energy required to operate lighting systems.”

“Joining forces with Eco Engineering provides InVision Technologies customers additional capabilities,” said Kent Hafemann, CEO of InVision Technologies, who becomes Senior National Accounts Executive for Eco Engineering following the acquisition. “Our combination immediately adds increased purchasing power and expanded manpower, which translates into an even stronger value proposition going forward. With the entire InVision team now part of Eco Engineering, we look forward to having a wider and deeper ability to meet customer needs.”

Eco Engineering provides energy efficient lighting services to both Fortune 1000 firms and energy service companies (ESCOs). The company has a distinctive profile in that they are an engineering and design firm which comprehensively audits the existing lighting infrastructure, designs replacement systems best suited for the facility, performs all project implementation phases including product supply, and follows EPA compliant disposal services. In addition, the firm helps clients qualify for federal, state or local utility incentives to reduce project expense and boost return-on-investment.

Eco Engineering completed over 135 projects in 2018 involving commercial office buildings, industrial facilities, schools, municipal buildings, retail stores, hospitals, hotels and distribution centers. The combined impact of these projects was a reduction of 85 million kilowatts of electricity per year and more than $8 million in annual energy savings for Eco Engineering customers. The company has been growing rapidly in recent years and expects continued double-digit growth as more and more businesses recognize the importance of sustainability and the huge potential for saving money on their electric bills.

About Eco Engineering
For more than 25 years, Eco Engineering has helped its customers reduce operating costs through increased energy savings while playing a part in preserving the environment for generations to come. Eco Engineering is a national design build engineering firm which specializes in providing energy efficient lighting and lighting controls upgrades in large facilities. Eco Engineering has completed thousands of projects for customers such as Adidas Group, AT&T, Johnson Controls, Kroger, Performance Services, Siemens among others.

Eco Engineering, the largest independent design and build engineering firm in the US energy efficient lighting industry, announced today that it has completed a pro-bono project for the DCCH Center for Children and Families in Ft. Mitchell, KY valued at over $60,000. The project involved the design and implementation of a new, energy efficient lighting system for the DCCH facilities.

More than 100 employees from Eco Engineering offices around the country, including Cincinnati-based headquarters staff, volunteered their time this past week to perform the actual installation. Over 1200 lamps, fixtures and advanced lighting control sensors were installed to replace the antiquated lighting technology that was in place. Energy efficient LED lamps were coupled with motion and occupancy sensors throughout the facility to maximize energy savings.

DCCH Executive Director Bob Wilson remarked that “many corporations attempt to make community support a priority and we often benefit from their financial generosity. But few firms put their expertise and their very heart and soul into a project the way Eco Engineering did. Using their own skills and valuable time they have helped our center save money, improve the quality of lighting for the people served by this agency and make DCCH a more eco-friendly place for years to come. We could have never funded a cost savings project like this on our own”

The retrofit is projected to save DCCH over $143,000 in energy and maintenance expenses over the next ten years while reducing electricity consumption associated with lighting by 61%. The environmental impact of the energy savings will prevent the emission of 243,694 lbs. of carbon dioxide annually, the equivalent to saving 12,562 gallons of gasoline every year.

“Eco Engineering remains committed to helping our customers reduce their energy operating costs while making a positive impact on the environment,” said Tom Kirkpatrick, Eco Engineering President and CEO. “This project upholds one of our core company values – to support the communities where we work and live.” Company employees wore Eco Engineering t-shirts – but instead of the Company slogan – Energy Solutions for a Brighter Future, they said Making a Difference for a Brighter Future.
Eco Engineering’s primary business is providing energy efficient lighting services to both Fortune 1000 firms and large Energy Services Companies (ESCOs). The company has a distinctive profile in that they are an engineering and design firm which comprehensively audits the existing lighting infrastructure of major facilities to optimize the savings potential from upgraded lighting systems, controls and technologies. Eco Engineering also provides turn-key execution services and performs all project implementation; build out of the new design and EPA compliant disposal services. In addition, the firm helps clients qualify for any federal, state or local utility incentives to reduce project expense and boost return-on-investment.
Eco Engineering completed over 500 large projects in 49 states in 2015 involving office buildings, industrial facilities, schools, hospitals, hotels, retail stores, and distribution centers. The combined impact of these projects for customers was a reduction of 100 million kilowatt hours of electricity per year and more than $10 million in annual energy savings. The company has been growing rapidly in recent years and expects continued double-digit growth as organizations recognize the importance of sustainability while reducing operating expenses.

About Eco Engineering
For over 20 years, Eco Engineering has helped its customers reduce operating costs through increased energy savings while playing a part in preserving the environment for generations to come. Eco Engineering is a national design build engineering firm who specializes in upgrading large facilities to energy efficient lighting and lighting controls. Eco Engineering has completed thousands of successful projects for customers such as AT&T, Kellogg, Anheuser-Busch, USG Corporation and numerous schools and hospitals. Visit www.ecoengineering.com for more information.

About DCCH Center for Children and Families
DCCH was founded in 1848 as St. John’s Orphanage. Today, DCCH is Northern Kentucky’s premier multi-service agency, meeting the needs of children who have been sexually, physically and emotionally abused. DCCH helps rebuild the lives of these children and helps them make lasting life changes. For more information or to volunteer visit www.dcchcenter.org.