Metrus named Leading Contender in Energy-as-a-Service Market by Guidehouse Insights

April 6th, 2021

Press Release

April 6, 2021 –– Metrus Energy received a high ranking in the Guidehouse Insights Leaderboard: Energy as a Service report, which assesses the competitive landscape for energy-as-a-service (EaaS) solutions and how well different companies are positioned to address customer needs. The report listed Metrus as a leading “contender” in the market, with a foundation in place for growth and long-term success.

“We’re thrilled to be recognized by Guidehouse in its latest Leaderboard Report,” said Bob Hinkle, Metrus Energy president and CEO. "The rapid growth in this market reflects the broad-based impact that Sustainable Energy as a Service can have in speeding the decarbonization of the built environment.”

The report notes that, while the market is still nascent, it is growing rapidly, in part because EaaS solutions are uniquely structured to meet customers’ growing sustainability requirements by simplifying operations and ensuring a comprehensive and flexible technology solution. This report helps customers and other market participants better understand different EaaS solutions and the track record in executing projects.

“The biggest hurdle for companies undertaking energy efficiency projects is gaining approval for capital to fund the projects,” said Tom McFadden, VP-Clean Energy, Key Equipment Finance. “The Metrus approach overcomes those challenges with a complete solution that eliminates upfront capital and allows off-balance-sheet and operating expense accounting treatment. Sustainable Energy as a Service helps companies expedite deployment of comprehensive efficiency measures to save money and help meet carbon-reduction targets.”

Guidehouse Insights is a market intelligence and advisory firm covering the global energy transformation with a focus on emerging resilient infrastructure systems. Its industry analysts use a variety of research sources in preparing Research Reports, including primary research gained from interviews with industry leaders and representatives from across the value chain, in order to present an objective, unbiased view of market opportunities within its coverage areas.

About Metrus Energy

Metrus Energy develops and finances sustainable energy projects at commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities. Our comprehensive climate-positive financing solution pays for all upfront and ongoing project costs, using our Sustainable Energy Services Agreement (SESA). Our projects upgrade the built environment, improve equipment resiliency and lower carbon emissions. Metrus bundles energy efficiency and clean energy measures into one simplified contract, tailoring each project to provide a turnkey solution for each of our customers.