Leveraging the expertise and experience behind Efficiency Nova Scotia, we support businesses, utilities, governments and system partners reduce energy waste, manage demand, lower costs and deliver measurable efficiency outcomes.
EfficiencyOne Services
Helping businesses and utilities turn energy efficiency into measurable savings
Experience that delivers results
As the sister organization to Efficiency Nova Scotia, we bring more than 14 years of demand-side management and program delivery experience to organizations across Canada. We combine proven expertise, practical implementation support and data-driven decision-making to help clients reduce costs, improve performance and deliver measurable results.
Our clients benefit from:
Reduced operating costs and improved energy performance
Access to funding and incentive opportunities
Clear, prioritized project pipelines
Stronger internal capacity and accountability
Meaningful measurement, reporting and verification of results
Programs and initiatives designed for real-world participation and impact
14+
years of experience delivering efficiency programs
15-25%
typical year-one cost savings for our clients
Up to $4 billion
in avoidable industrial energy costs saved annually
Turning opportunity into action
Many organizations know they should reduce energy use, but lack the capacity, time, technical expertise or funding knowledge to move projects forward. We help businesses, utilities and public-sector organizations turn opportunities into measurable results.
Commercial, industrial & institutional organizations
Gain the expertise, insight and support needed to reduce energy costs and accelerate project delivery.
An experienced partner to own the energy file internally
A prioritized project pipeline backed by ROI analysis
Energy data translated into actionable business decisions
Access incentives and funding programs with expert support
Implementation support that moves projects forward
Measurement and reporting that demonstrate savings over time
Utilities, governments, municipalities & public agencies
Build a stronger energy management program with expert support.
Program design and administration capacity
Conservation potential and market analysis
Customer engagement and outreach programs
Data analytics and performance reporting
Regulatory and accountability frameworks
Energy, demand response and water DSM program support
Energy management services for businesses
We help organizations turn energy opportunities into implemented savings. Whether you need part-time support, a dedicated resource or a structured energy management program, we meet you where you are.
Fractional Energy Management
Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
Flexible, part-time energy management support for organizations that need expertise but are not ready for a full-time hire. We work alongside your team to identify savings, prioritize projects, access funding and track results.
In year one, industrial clients typically save 15-25%.
Dedicated Energy Management
Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
A hands-on energy manager embedded with your organization to build and manage a long-term energy roadmap. Best for larger facilities, complex operations, or organizations with enough energy spend to justify focused support.
Strategic Energy Management
Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
A structured, long-term approach that builds internal systems, leadership commitment, energy teams, goals, reporting and continuous improvement practices to sustain energy performance over time.
Net zero energy roadmaps
ISO 50001 readiness and certification support
Multi-year energy performance targets
Energy Audits & Opportunity Roadmaps
Facility-level assessments, opportunity registers, savings estimates and prioritized action plans. We identify where the savings are and give you a clear path to capture them.
ISO 50001 gap assessments
ENERGY STAR benchmarking & certification
Prioritized capital project registers
Funding & Incentive Navigation
Support identifying and applying for provincial, federal, utility or sector-specific funding programs. We help you build the business case and access capital to move projects forward.
Implementation & Measurement
Project coordination, vendor support, measurement and verification, performance tracking and reporting. We close the loop between opportunity identification and confirmed savings.
Measurement and verification (M&V) of energy savings
Support for certified emissions reduction credits and carbon market readiness
Program design and delivery support for utilities and public-sector partners
We help utilities, governments and system partners design, administer and improve demand-side programs that deliver measurable customer and system value.
DSM Program Design
Design energy efficiency, demand response, water conservation or distributed energy resource programs from concept to launch, with defensible cost-effectiveness logic and clear accountability frameworks.
Program Administration & Operations
Support the systems, processes, customer experience, partner networks and delivery structures needed to run effective programs at scale.
Market & Conservation Potential Analysis
Assess customer segments, savings potential, cost-effectiveness, barriers and priority opportunities to inform program investment decisions and regulatory filings.
Data, Reporting & Accountability
Build dashboards, reporting frameworks, measurement approaches and performance tracking systems that give you defensible numbers for regulators, funders and stakeholders.
Measurement and verification (M&V) frameworks and independent savings verification
Regulatory and stakeholder reporting support
Regulatory & Funding Support
Support business cases, funding pathways, regulatory filings, cost-effectiveness methodologies and public-interest accountability reporting.
Water-Energy DSM Solutions
Help water utilities explore conservation as a demand-side resource to reduce demand, manage affordability, defer infrastructure needs and strengthen long-term system resilience.
Success stories from Nova Scotia
Through Efficiency Nova Scotia’s Energy Management Services, we've partnered with organizations throughout the province to transform energy decisions into greater efficiency, cost savings, smarter workflows and sustained long-term performance.
Maibec
Our decade-long partnership with Maibec has resulted in $7.4 million in lifetime energy bill savings.
Emmerson Packaging
Energy efficiency is now central to Emmerson Packaging’s operations, delivering cost savings, culture change and a competitive edge.
A trusted partner in energy efficiency
Outside of Nova Scotia, we've designed efficiency programs for clients across Canada and the Caribbean, including small business, commercial prescriptive rebate, custom retrofit and new construction programs. Our clients include:
Save Energy NB
NB Power
Energy Efficiency Alberta
