Dalkia Energy Solutions
Redefining Energy Efficiency through Progressive Solutions

Dalkia Energy Solutions is an energy services company specializing in the built environment. We assist customers in achieving efficiency and renewable energy goals for their buildings. Whether addressing ESG sustainability objectives, reducing energy costs, or improving indoor air quality, we prioritize listening to our customers and collaborating with them to align their goals with our design thinking. This approach informs the implementation of our systems and solutions.

Our clients face various challenges and pain points in today’s market. These include ESG pressures from shareholders and significant capital investments required to comply with climate legislation in cities like New York City, Boston, and Baltimore. Moreover, building owners often grapple with the divide between their investments and the benefits enjoyed by their tenants. This complex situation requires careful navigation and investment strategies. At Dalkia, we assist our customers by breaking down these challenges into manageable pieces, enabling comprehensive and thoughtful upgrades to their building infrastructure. Our collaborative approach ensures that we work together to find solutions.

While Dalkia’s solutions are known for their customizability, it also ensures the projects are cost-effective. “Each building environment is unique and presents distinct characteristics, similar to a snowflake. Factors like architecture, square footage, light distribution, and floor space are taken into account.

We use various technological platforms and take a programmatic approach where possible to identify commonalities across multiple buildings and drive economies of scale, thus reducing costs for our clients,” says Nick Balster, chief commercial officer of Dalkia Energy Solutions.

When providing our services, we follow a step-by-step process that begins with understanding our customers’ pain points and motivations for action. We delve into details such as utility billing information, consumption patterns, and the primary drivers of costs. Through collaboration and open communication with our customers, we develop a plan that addresses their specific needs and aligns with their goals. This process involves dispatching engineering resources to collect relevant data, designing system replacements, developing a detailed scope of work, and presenting it to the customer for approval. Once the project is approved, we proceed with implementation.

One notable case study involves a marquee high-rise building in downtown Manhattan with a complex chiller plant. The customer had previously been serviced by another provider who claimed the system couldn’t be improved. However, our team, armed with highly skilled individuals and a commitment to excellence, managed to save the customer $1.7 million in operations and maintenance costs within a year. This success showcases our ability to deliver premium services in commercial real estate, particularly in high-rise buildings. We aim to replicate this level of energy savings and service quality across numerous buildings.

What sets us apart from competitors in the market is our emphasis on the design development process, which we believe is key to creating value for our customers. Our teams of business development professionals and engineers, meticulously recruited, trained, and retained, contribute to our success. Their expertise in identifying customer needs, developing tailored solutions, and delivering tangible outcomes distinguishes us from the competition. This people-driven approach is the special sauce that makes Dalkia unique and something we take pride in.

It’s important to note that Dalkia is a subsidiary of EDF Inc., which is part of EDF SA based in Paris. As a $7 billion company with over 19,000 employees, Dalkia focuses on the built environment and energy services. EDF SA, on the other hand, is an $85 billion organization with 165,000 employees and primarily operates in electricity generation. Dalkia’s partnership with EDF SA sheds light on its corporate structure and how Dalkia fits into the broader picture.

Overall, Dalkia Energy Solutions stands out for its customer-centric approach, comprehensive services, and collaboration with its customers to achieve their building efficiency goals.