CLEAResult buys Québec partner GMI to deepen energy efficiency reach
What's the deal? CLEAResult QuébecDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →, a subsidiary of Canada's largest energy efficiency services provider, has acquired Groupe Marketing International (GMI)Dealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →, a Québec-based customer care and operations firm. Terms were not disclosed. The deal, announced September 15, 2026, formalises a partnership between the two companies that began in 2025.
Who's who? Founded in 1998 and based in Laval, GMI runs contact centre operations, rebate processing, program administration, and field service scheduling for utilities, governments, and businesses. CLEAResult CanadaDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →, headquartered in Toronto, has operated since 1988 and serves clients in nine provinces and three territories.
Why now? Québec's energy efficiency market is expanding as the province works to cut consumption, improve affordability, and ready the grid for electrification. CLEAResult set up its formal Québec presence in 2025; buying GMI adds established client relationships and local operational capacity.
What changes? GMI's team and client relationships stay in place, according to the company. "Our team, our client relationships, and our commitment to delivering results in this market are unchanged," said founder and president Micheline Durocher.
What's the endgame? CLEAResult wants to grow its national footprint with proven delivery capacity in Québec's bilingual, highly regulated environment. "This acquisition strengthens our national presence with proven operational capabilities, established client relationships, and a team that knows how to deliver results in this market," said Ehsan Dibaji, president of CLEAResult Canada.
The signal: The deal reflects consolidation in a fast-growing market, as national energy efficiency providers absorb regional specialists to lock in local expertise ahead of rising demand for electrification and grid readiness.
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