Photo by Oswald West. From Left to Right: Amanda Bogner, President and Owner of Energy Studio now Vice President of Catalyst Partners, Keith Winn, President Emeritus of Catalyst Partners, and Amanda Brookes, President of Catalyst Partners
Written By: Benjamin Glendening, Catalyst Partners Director of Business Development
Grand Rapids, MI (Date) – Catalyst Partners, a leading sustainability and green building consulting firm, is thrilled to announce its acquisition of Energy Studio, a long-time trusted energy modeling partner based in Omaha, Nebraska. This strategic move enhances Catalyst Partners’ position as an innovator in sustainable and high-performance buildings while strengthening its footprint in the Midwest and continuing to expand its reach across the country.
Headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Catalyst Partners has built a 22-year reputation for expertise in green building certifications, commissioning, and healthy building consulting. The addition of Energy Studio, a firm renowned for energy modeling, aligns seamlessly with Catalyst Partners’ mission to advance environmental stewardship and operational excellence.
“We are thrilled to officially welcome Energy Studio to the Catalyst Partners family,” said Amanda Brookes, President of Catalyst Partners. “Their expertise, personal connections, and shared commitment to sustainability make this partnership a natural fit. Together, we are poised to help our clients navigate the challenges and identify opportunities in creating sustainable buildings and spaces.”
“As ASHRAE standards, LEED requirements, building codes, and advanced technologies evolve toward net-zero aspirations, our expanded team will remain at the forefront, shaping the future, and creating healthier, more sustainable environments.”
Energy Studio, established in Omaha, Nebraska, has been a trusted collaborator of Catalyst Partners for many years, contributing to numerous successful projects that have advanced their clients’ energy efficiency and sustainability goals. By formally merging, the two firms will leverage their complementary strengths to enhance energy modeling services, broaden their impact, and continue setting the standard for innovation in the green building industry.
“This merger is the natural evolution of our long-standing collaboration,” said Amanda Bogner, President of Energy Studio. “By joining forces with Catalyst Partners, we are combining our shared dedication to sustainability and innovation, delivering even greater value to our clients. Together, we will continue to drive meaningful progress in creating high-performance, energy-efficient buildings.”
Clients of both Catalyst Partners and Energy Studio can expect a seamless transition, with the same dedication to quality, personalized service, and groundbreaking solutions that have defined their work to date.
For more information about this announcement, please visit https://www.catalyst-partners.com/news-updates/or contact Benjamin Glendening, Director of Business Development, 616-454-1111 x123, benjamin[at]catalyst-partners.com.
About Catalyst Partners
Founded in 2002 by Keith Winn (a founding member of the U.S. Green Building Council), Catalyst Partners is a collaborative team of building performance facilitators committed to high-performance and regenerative design protocols for buildings, interiors, landscapes, and products. They specialize in delivering certifications such as LEED, WELL, Living Building Challenge, SITES, and Enterprise Green Communities. Catalyst Partners also provides building performance services, including commissioning, retro-commissioning, indoor environmental performance testing, ASHRAE energy audits, on-site inspections, diagnostic testing, energy and carbon benchmarking, climate action planning, and sustainability master planning. Catalyst Partners is a proud employee-owned, women led, B Corp certified, JUST 2.0 organization. As members of the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) and the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), Catalyst Partners is committed to creating healthier, more energy-efficient and sustainable buildings and communities.
About Energy Studio
Founded in 2010 by Amanda Bogner, Energy Studio, based in Omaha, Nebraska specializes in assisting architects, engineers, developers, and building owners in maximizing energy efficiency and minimizing costs. They offer a comprehensive suite of services, including integrative design processes, envelope optimization, whole building energy modeling, life cycle cost analysis, LEED documentation, code compliance, and guidance on utility incentives and 179D tax deductions. Their holistic approach ensures that energy-efficient strategies are seamlessly integrated into each project’s design phase, enhancing sustainability without compromising functionality or aesthetics.
