GreenerU

Originally named EnergyClimate Solutions, the company rebranded to GreenerU to better reflect its mission. The business model is centered on guiding clients through the entire decarbonization process, from planning and engineering to construction and implementation. GreenerU provides a comprehensive suite of services that includes strategic planning, energy and emissions audits, HVAC and lighting design, project execution, and navigating utility incentives and financing. The firm generates revenue by managing these complex, multi-faceted energy projects for its clients. A key milestone was reached in 2011-2013 when a major contract with Brown University led to a significant expansion, doubling the company's size. By 2018, GreenerU had surpassed 50 clients, and now serves over 80 institutions.

The company's services are tailored to organizations with complex building portfolios, such as residence halls, laboratories, and historic spaces. They offer turnkey solutions for projects like HVAC upgrades, building electrification, ground source heat pump systems, and extensive lighting retrofits. One notable project involved retrofitting lab ventilation systems over 42 weekends for a New England medical school to minimize disruption. GreenerU also assists clients with compliance for building emissions standards like Boston's BERDO and Cambridge's BEUDO. The firm's approach emphasizes long-term partnerships and stakeholder engagement to ensure that implemented solutions are both technically sound and culturally integrated within the institution.