TPI Efficiency Announces Strategic Acquisition of Community Energy Advisors to Accelerate Growth and Expand Energy‑Management Capabilities
TPI Efficiency (“TPI”), an energy procurement and efficiency management firm headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, announced the strategic acquisition of respected sustainability, energy advisory, and procurement firms serving commercial and community organizations, Community Energy Advisors (“CEA”) and Viridi. The acquisition is backed by ScaleCo Capital (“ScaleCo”), a Cleveland-based private equity firm, reinforcing TPI’s ability to deliver strong customer service as the market continues to evolve.
“TPI has always focused on simplifying the complex energy landscape for our partners. Joining forces with CEA aligns perfectly with our vision of building the Midwest’s leading independent energy procurement platform,” said Vin Zachariah, CEO of TPI. “CEA brings a proven advisory model and longstanding trust in the market. Together, we’ll be able to create more value, deliver a richer set of solutions, and accelerate growth for our partners and clients.”
Rick Davidson, Co‑Founder and CEO of Community Energy Advisors, shared similar sentiments: “It was important for Kevin (Lauterjung) and I to find the right partner who shared our company values and culture. We believe this partnership will provide better resources for our customers and more opportunities for our employees. TPI’s values and leadership aligns perfectly with our vision for growing the impact of energy advisory services. This partnership allows us to amplify the work we’ve been doing for years; helping organizations make informed decisions and control their energy costs. We’re excited to build something even stronger together.”
Brendan Anderson, Managing Partner at ScaleCo added: “TPI, CEA, and Viridi have exceptional teams, strong market reputations, and a shared commitment to customer success. ScaleCo is proud to support this partnership rooted in complementary strengths and poised for substantial growth.”
About TPI Efficiency
TPI Efficiency is a vendor-neutral energy consulting firm that delivers comprehensive energy management and sustainability solutions with expertise in renewable energy consulting, energy efficiency services, energy procurement, and sustainability planning. With access to over 150 suppliers, TPI helps organizations reduce operating costs, improve energy efficiency, and achieve environmental goals through tailored strategies and objective advice. For more information, visit www.ampica.com.
About Community Energy Advisors and Viridi
Community Energy Advisors is a certified electricity and natural gas brokerage established in 2013, with a sister company, Viridi, focused on making sustainability affordable. CEA and Viridi bring an energetic and innovative approach to ensuring clients achieve the economic and service results that they expect and deserve. CEA improves the energy economics of small businesses, mid-sized commercial, and industrial-sized customers alike. CEA serves customers directly as well as through community-based organizational partnerships to leverage collective resources and drive wide reaching economic impact. For more information, visit www.ceateam.com.
About ScaleCo Capital
ScaleCo Capital is a Cleveland-based lower middle-market private equity firm dedicated to scaling lifestyle businesses. ScaleCo collaborates with companies in the fields of business and tech-enabled services, value-added distribution and assembly, and training and compliance, providing capital, operational expertise, and strategic resources to enhance their growth potential and build long-term value. For more information, visit scaleco.com.
