SPOKANE, Wash. — Ecova, an energy and sustainability management company, announced that it has acquired Retroficiency, a leading building efficiency intelligence company. Ecova said it will leverage Retroficiency’s expertise and patent-pending technology in building analytics to drive energy savings and engagement for commercial and industrial customers, both directly and through utilities. Retroficiency analyzes meter data and available building information to create energy models of buildings that accurately identify energy efficiency and demand savings opportunities.

“This acquisition strengthens Ecova’s ability to combine data and technology, with people and insight, to drive powerful results for utility customers, commercial clients, and the environment,” said Jana Schmidt, president and CEO of Ecova. “It also emphasizes Ecova’s commitment to analytics-driven customer engagement for utilities; and enhances Ecova’s dedication to help commercial clients reduce energy consumption across their portfolio of sites.”