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ALBIREO ENERGY ACQUIRES ELECTRONIC CONTROL SYSTEMS AND GREEN TOTAL SOLUTIONS
Albireo Energy Expands Geographic Footprint to the Western Region of the U.S.
San Diego, CA – October 15, 2014 – Albireo Energy, LLC (“Albireo Energy”) today announced the acquisitions of San
Diego, Calif.-based Electronic Controls Systems (ECS) and Green Total Solutions (GTS). Together, ECS and GTS have
nearly 200 employees providing building automation solutions and energy services to Fortune 500 companies, large
REITS, military bases and data centers. As Divisions of Albireo Energy, the two companies will retain their names
and remain headquartered in Poway, Calif. The Albireo Energy Divisions will to continue to support operations in
the western U.S.
“The acquisitions of ECS and GTS are a significant milestone for Albireo Energy both in geographic reach and the
addition of municipal and government expertise. As we continue our aggressive expansion efforts, our goal was to
increase our presence on the West Coast and in particular California” said Phil Bomrad, CEO of Albireo Energy. “The
acquisitions of ECS and GTS allow us to immediately and emphatically realize that mission.”
In addition to geographic expansion, Albireo Energy will introduce additional services through ECS and GTS including
Demand Response, which encourages electricity customers to reduce their consumption at critical times, energy
procurement, central plant efficiency, and a robust suite of related energy services.
“We have had tremendous success in the western region and our customers have been asking ECS to expand our
geographic reach and scope of services for years. Being part of Albireo Energy will enable us to meet that demand
and bring more resources to the market and our current customers,” said Zbigniew (Z) Cabaj, President of ECS. “Our
entire management team is excited about the tremendous growth opportunity Albireo Energy provides”.
About Albireo Energy
Albireo Energy (AE) is a Huron Capital Partners portfolio company that provides building automation solutions and
energy services to commercial and institutional buildings nationally. Their solutions and services help building
owners and managers improve efficiency and reduce operational costs while improving comfort for tenants.
Through its operating divisions, AE has a history of providing exceptional solutions to mission critical facilities such
as data centers, labs, military installations, and hospitals. Their service portfolio includes energy efficiency, demand
response, energy procurement services and smart building solutions including building automation installations and
optimization, systems integration, metering and lighting.
About Electronic Control Systems (ECS) and Green Total Solutions (GTS)
ECS has been delivering building automation solutions throughout Southern California since 1996. In 2009, GTS was
established to address the tremendous growth opportunity for energy efficiency and smart buildings in the federal
market. Together, ECS and GTS have approximately 200 professionals dedicated to installing building automation,
energy efficiency measures, fire detection and security systems in thousands of buildings throughout California and
adjacent markets.
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