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Energy & Utility Consulting Services
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Energy & Utility Consulting Services Global Overview
Definition
Summary
Suppliers of these services evaluate a buyer’s facilities to determine where energy is being wasted and what actions can be taken to reduce energy costs. Typical buyers are commercial building owners, universities, government entities, and manufacturers looking to comply with environmental regulations.
This Report Includes:
- Building Efficiency Evaluations
- Energy Management Plans
- Energy Efficiency Consulting
Not in this Report:
- General Consulting Services
Global Energy & Utility Consulting Services Procurement Trends
Discover the top international trends affecting procurement in the global Energy & Utility Consulting Services market.
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Crude oil prices dip, but natural gas and fuel prices remain volatile in 2025
- Oil prices have been falling with the introduction of higher tariffs and the predicted decline in global demand. The OPEC+ group of countries also announced they would be unwinding production cuts and increasing their collective output target for May by 411,000 barrels per day.
- Trade wars, ongoing conflict between Hamas and Israel, and general unrest in the Middle East are causing uncertainty surrounding oil prices, which has led to volatility in prices. In the third week of May 2025, crude oil prices hit $63.67 per barrel, but volatility remains as geopolitical concerns remain.
- Natural gas prices rallied early in 2025 with colder-than-usual temperatures in the United States and high demand, topping out at $4.68/MMBtu in March. Prices have since fallen with the onset of trade wars and weakening demand projections to $3.64/MMBtu in the third week of May 2025.
- The national average of gasoline prices has been rising slightly due to refinery maintenance/outages and blending issues, hitting a national average of $3.15 per gallon in the third week of May 2025. However, gasoline futures have been volatile, falling due to fears of oversupply and deepening concerns about weakening demand with tariffs, but rising after trade deals.
Global Energy & Utility Consulting Services Market - Suppliers by Region
| Country/Region | Number of Suppliers |
|---|---|
| #1 China | 5,675 |
| #2 Europe | 5,210 |
| #3 United States | 4,000 |
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Geography Drilldown - US, Canada & Europe
Average Cost of Energy & Utility Consulting Services
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2026 Market Pricing$50.00 to $XXX.XX
per hourCanada
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Average Price
Prices in the Energy & Utility Consulting Services market range from $50.00 to $XXX.XX, depending on Experience, Reputation, Size of the Buyer's Facility and Scope of the project. For example, lower prices are associated with New vendors in the market ($50.00 to $250 per hour), whereas higher prices are associated with Vendors with extensive relevant experience ($150 to $400 per hour).
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Energy & Utility Consulting Services Category Price Trends
Pricing trends are indicated by the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) during a set period of time. For the Energy & Utility Consulting Services market, prices in the US have grown 1.7% from 2022 to 2025. and +2.3% in Europe.
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Cost Analysis - Total Cost of Ownership for Energy & Utility Consulting Services
Total cost of ownership is Low in the Energy & Utility Consulting Services market. The average cost of ownership differs depending on the contract but generally includes costs negotiated before the contract begins, costs billed during the contract period and unforeseen costs. For example, unforeseen costs in the form of Cancellations may raise the total cost of ownership unexpectedly.
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Buyer Power in Procurement Negotiations
In 2026, buyer power amounts to -0.1 in the United States. Buyer power is most positively impacted by Availability of Substitutes. It is most negatively impacted by Recent Price Volatility. Subscribers can access details on eight other factors that impact buyer power. Learn more
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Supply Chain Risk
The average level of supply chain risk is assessed as Low, which has a positive impact on buyer power. The level of supply chain risk is affected by industry volatility, barriers to entry, competition, import penetration, regulation and industry financial risk. Buyers in this market can mitigate procurement and supply chain management risks by monitoring risk levels for individual first and second tier suppliers:
1st
Tier Suppliers
- Computer & Packaged Software Wholesalers
- Commercial Real Estate Lessors
- Office Stationary Wholesalers
2nd
Tier Suppliers
- Computer Manufacturers
- Commercial Bankers
- Office Stationary Manufacturers
Biggest Energy & Utility Consulting Services Suppliers in the US by Revenue
The largest Energy & Utility Consulting Services vendors by revenue in the US are Energy Management Advisors LLC, Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. and Aecom. Subscribers can sort and filter by market share concentration, profit level and other factors. Learn more
| Supplier | Operational Size | Headquarters | Number of Employees | Market Share (%) | Market Share Performance (3yr trend) | Total Revenue ($ million) | Profit Level (%) | Risk Level |
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| Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. | Global | DALLAS | 1,001-10,000 | 10-15 | ||||
| Dow Inc. | Global | MIDLAND, MI | >10,000 | 5-10 | ||||
| Schneider Electric Se | Global | Paris, FR | >10,001 | 5-10 | ||||
| Accenture Plc | International | DUBLIN | >10,000 | < 5 | ||||
| Marsh & Mclennan Companies, Inc. | Global | NEW YORK, NY | >10,000 | < 5 | ||||
| Aecom | Global | DALLAS, TX | >10,000 | < 5 | ||||
| Tetra Tech, inc. | Global | PASADENA, CA | >10,000 | < 5 | ||||
| Bain & Company, Inc. | Global | Boston, MA | >10,000 | < 5 | ||||
| Energy Management Advisors LLC | National | Scottsdale, AZ | <25 | < 5 | ||||
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Profit Analysis
The average profit margin across vendors in the Energy & Utility Consulting Services market is 9.7% and steady. Profit levels shift depending on suppliers' spend on wages, purchases and overhead. The highest cost component for vendors is Overhead. The cost trend for this component is rising, when considering movement between 2025 and 2026. To understand cost forecasts for 2027 and uncover the implications on profit, start your subscription. Learn more
Vendor & Supply Chain Analysis
Vendors in the market are considered low risk, indicating that buyers are unlikely to face service disruptions that are a result of vendor complications such as financial instability.
Market share concentration in the market is low, indicating that there are no leading vendors that control market prices and the vendors operate competitively in attempt to gain a greater share of revenue.
Supply chain risk in the market is low, presenting buyers with a minimal risk of facing service disruptions due to issues such as input cost fluctuations or vendors being unable to obtain critical inputs.
Vendors in the market regularly use computers to provide services. The United States is a net importer of computers, indicating a wide availability of computers to select from at a competitive price point as domestic producers compete with foreign vendors, helping keep operating costs low.
Supplier Information
Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.
Jacobs Solutions Inc. is a technical, professional, and construction services company. It offers two lines of business: the Critical Mission Solutions segment, which focuses on digital transformation and modernization, national security and defense, space exploration, digital asset management, the clean energy... Subscribe to learn more
Dow Inc.
Dow Inc. is a public company operating globally in the manufacturing, information and professional, scientific and technical services sectors. The company's offerings include detergent, plasticizers, preservatives, waterproofing coatings, methanol. Founded in 1897, the company is currently headquartered in... Subscribe to learn more
Schneider Electric Se
Schneider Electric Se is a public company operating globally in the manufacturing, information, finance & insurance and professional, scientific & technical services sectors. The company's offerings include dampers, power supply units, power adapters & inverters, uninterruptible power supply systems, panelboards.... Subscribe to learn more
Accenture Plc
Accenture Plc is a public company operating internationally in the mining, information, professional, scientific and technical services and administration, business support and waste management services sectors. The company's offerings include mobile enterprise application platforms, claims management software,... Subscribe to learn more
Aecom
Aecom is a public company operating globally in the construction, professional, scientific and technical services, administration, business support and waste management services and healthcare and social assistance sectors. The company's offerings include general contractor services, industrial building &... Subscribe to learn more
Bain & Company, Inc.
Bain & Company, Inc. is a private company operating globally in the mining and professional, scientific & technical services sectors. The company's offerings include oil & gas field consulting services, management consulting services, environmental, social & governance (esg) consulting services, supplier Subscribe to learn more
EES Consulting Inc.
EES Consulting Inc. is a private company operating nationally in the professional, scientific & technical services sector. The company's offerings include energy & utility consulting services. Founded in 1986, the company is currently headquartered in Marietta, Georgia, United States of America with an estimated... Subscribe to learn more
Energy Management Advisors LLC
Energy Management Advisors LLC is a private company operating nationally in the professional, scientific & technical services sector. The company's offerings include energy & utility consulting services. Founded in 2009, the company is currently headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America... Subscribe to learn more
Marsh & Mclennan Companies, Inc.
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. is an insurance and advisory services provider to commercial and consumer clients. It organizes its products into two segments: the Risk and Insurance Services segment, which delivers risk management activities, insurance, and reinsurance broking and services, and the Consulting... Subscribe to learn more
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Procurement Management KPIs for the Energy & Utility Consulting Services Market
Managing vendor performance throughout the contract period is easier when tracking specific key performance indicators (KPIs). For example, buyers should monitor Average Response Time and Customer Complaints. Buyers may experience better performance throughout their contracts if they establish service level agreements (SLAs) based on Scope of Services and other factors.
| KPI | Level of Importance (1-5) | Measurements | Key Considerations |
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| Average Response Time |
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Time to respond to outreach via email Time to respond to outreach via phone |
Buyers should assess how attentive suppliers are to buyer outreach in order to gauge whether the vendor is providing high-quality customer service. Buyers should weigh response times differently for email and phone contact, as well as the severity of the issue being presented to the supplier. |
| Customer Complaints |
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Number of complaints towards supplier per week Breakdown of complaints against supplier and severity of complaints |
Buyers should keep track of complaints they issue against the supplier, as numerous complaints may warrant a change in vendors or contract renegotiation. Buyers should assess the severity of complaints, as a lot of minor trivial issues may not warrant a change in vendors. |
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Questions to Ask During Procurement Negotiations
How can I gain leverage during negotiations?
Experience and Expertise
How many collective years of experience does your staff have in this field? How does that measure up to the market average?
What are similar projects you have worked on in the past?
Cost Containment
Have you had challenges with costs beyond what was budgeted in your contract in the past? How have you learned from those experiences?
What cost-saving measures do you employ at your firm?
Competition
Why are your prices more or less expensive than your competitors'?
Can you provide testimonials from at least three past and current clients?
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Energy & Utility Consulting Services RFP Guidelines
What should my RFP include?
Organizational Overview
Buyers should provide a background of their organization, including a description of their primary business, secondary businesses and a brief history of their company.
Buyers should state the intended length of the contract.
Statement Of Need
Buyers should provide a detailed explanation of the services to be rendered by their selected service provider.
Buyers should list the goals they wish to achieve through the purchased services.
Project Budget
Buyers should provide an explicit budget for the project.
Buyers should state the ideal payment and contract renewal terms.
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