National Full Service
Energy Consulting Firm

Verde Solutions is a turn-key, full service energy consulting firm.
We work with all entities from municipalities,
large industrial and commercial companies to
small businesses across the country.

Our Approach

  • Develop a full understanding of client’s energy needs and assess current infrastructure.
  • Research, design, and engineer a customized set of solutions for each clients’ needs.
  • Implementation with optimal technological, operational and financial arrangements.
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  • Fastest growing energy consulting firm
  • Energy Companies in Chicago

01.Verde Solutions

Reasons to Work with Verde Solutions

  • Project engineering
  • Energy Audits
  • Energy procurement Solutions
  • Energy savings Chicago
  • Project installation
  • Energy Solutions
  • Innovative Financing Solutions
  • Turn key Project management

02.Ashrae

An energy audit is the key to a systematic approach to decision-making in the area of energy management. The primary function of an energy audit is to identify all of the energy streams in a facility in order to balance total energy input with energy use. The four main objectives of an energy audit are as follows:

ASHRAE Energy Audit Overview

To establish an energy consumption baseline

To quantify energy usage according to its discrete functions

To benchmark with similar facilities under similar weather conditions

To identify existing energy cost reduction opportunities

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03.Solutions

Solutions

03.Solutions

Solar Solutions

Solar Solutions Chicago

Solar
Solutions

SEIA

Companies with high peak electricity demand can benefit from the long-term energy self-sufficiency that solar solutions provider. The ability to lock in electrical rates at today’s pricing eliminates the costs associated with increasing rates. Solar systems also produce electricity for companies well beyond the ROI.

Our solar solutions:

  • Solar PV
  • Energy Storage
  • EV Charging Stations
  • Solar Structures
  • Peak Demand Reduction Strategies

03.Solutions

It’s Time to Go Solar

Demand is rising, costs are dropping and federal & state incentives allow businesses to start saving money immediately!

Developing and owning a solar energy system is more feasible and rewarding than ever.

  • Federal Government Tax Credit
  • MACRS Depreciation Incentive
  • Solar Renewable Energy Certificates
  • Clean Renewable Energy

  • customized energy solutions

  • save on Utilities Bills

  • Achieve Energy independence

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03.Solutions

Go Green. Get Ahead.

Benefits of Solar

  • LOWER COST PER kWh Reduce electricity costs immediately & protect against future price increases.
  • NO INVESTMENT With a solar energy plan, upfront costs are not required.
  • NO MAINTENANCE With a Power Purchase agreement (PPA), a solar system is fully maintained to ensure hassle-free solar energy for years to come.
  • NO RISK If energy is not produced – you don’t pay. There is absolutely no risk to your business.
  • YOU CAN OWN IT Options to buy out a plan early are available and at the end of the plan you will own the system & save even more.

03.Solutions

Cogeneration Solutions

The concept of combined heat and power or cogeneration is simple: Why use 3 fuels when you can use one? Combined cooling, heat and power is the simultaneous production of electrical and thermal energy from a single fuel source.

Cogeneration is not an energy source itself, but rather more of an energy multiplier, squeezing more usable energy out of each unit of fuel most everywhere it is applied.

  • Bi-product of this generation is heating (hot water and space heat) and cooling (AC and refrigeration).
  • Provides a triple benefit to a client.
  • Provides both energy reduction and production.
  • Can easily be integrated with solar and other technologies as well as provide
    backup generation.
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03.Solutions

HVAC Solutions

HVAC Solutions Chicago

HVAC Solutions

Our engineers have had a leading role in the design and engineering of projects of varying size and complexity, which include commercial, institutional and industrial facilities.

We specialize in systems using advanced technologies such as:

  • Computerized controls
  • Variable air volume (VAV) systems
  • Variable volume pumping
  • Building automation systems

03.Solutions

LED Solutions

Benefits Of LED

Today, light can do so much more than brighten our path. It can lighten our impact on the environment. Make our parking lots more secure. Or boost the productivity of our workspaces. Innovative LED lighting solutions help business owners make a powerful impact on their energy and cost savings

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Economic

Save Money

  • Reduced Energy costs upto 80%
  • Extended lifecycle of 50,000 hour or more
  • Durability and resistant breakage

03.Solutions

LED Solutions

Benefits Of LED

Today, light can do so much more than brighten our path. It can lighten our impact on the environment. Make our parking lots more secure. Or boost the productivity of our workspaces. Innovative LED lighting solutions help business owners make a powerful impact on their energy and cost savings

Solar Solutions

Operational

Save Time

  • Instant on – switch on at 100% brightness instantly
  • Controllability – dimmable to within 0.50% of light output
  • Rapid cycling – lifespan is unaffected by switching on and off
  • High performance in cold temperatures

03.Solutions

LED Solutions

Benefits Of LED

Today, light can do so much more than brighten our path. It can lighten our impact on the environment. Make our parking lots more secure. Or boost the productivity of our workspaces. Innovative LED lighting solutions help business owners make a powerful impact on their energy and cost savings

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Environmental

Impact the Planet

  • Illuminate without the toxic mercury found in Fluorescent and CFL
  • Emits zero IR or UV radiation
  • Reduces CO2 emissions

04.Portfolio

Commercial

Businesses today are exploring innovative ways to enhance employee productivity and well-being while maintaining a focus on energy savings, improved operational efficiency, and space optimization. Verde Solutions will help companies identify sustainability goals and build a strategic approach to achieving them. By streamlining operations and integrating building systems you can enhance productivity and stand out as a technology leader.

Case Studies

04.Portfolio

industrial

Better lighting for better results

Scrutinizing cost across every process is how companies stay strong in the industry. Lighting can account for up to 80% of a facilities energy bill so creating an innovative, efficient and cost-effective system is crucial to ensure productivity is up and cost are down. Verde Solutions can help make an enormous impact on your bottom line, reducing operational costs, keeping your employees safer on the work floor and improve productivity.

Case Studies

04.Portfolio

Education

Cost effective, sustainable, and smart

Educational facilities and schools fulfill a unique role in society. From primary schools to universities Verde Solutions, has an array of innovative energy-saving technologies that can enhance the learning environment and help students feel safe on campus. We help create inviting outdoor areas and indoor spaces that inspire concentration and focus to support your educational objectives for today, tomorrow and the future.

Case Studies

04.Portfolio

Healthcare

Lighting the way to healthier living

Lighting plays a key role in healthcare, improving both the patient experience and the staff’s ability
to provide higher levels of care. Not only a sustainable choice, LED lighting can enhance a healing
environment and reduce costs by saving energy and improving operational efficiency. Verde can
help create a welcoming ambiance when a patient checks in, support patient healing during their
stay as well as ensure staff and visitors feel safe while on campus.

Case Studies

04.Portfolio

Hospitality

Creating a unique and memorable experience for every guest is key to ensuring customer loyalty. At the same time, a focus on costs and sustainable solutions is important to your bottom line. Verde Solutions can help you welcome, guide, and entertain every guest who walks through your door – all while saving on energy and operational costs. From personalized in-room lighting to wayfinding and displays, we’re here to help make your hotel a destination to remember.

Case Studies

04.Portfolio

Municipalities

Public spaces and buildings are an important part of the fabric of our cities and towns. Verde Solutions can help create welcoming, fun and inspiring environments that feel safer and more inviting. With innovative lighting systems, you can create urban outdoor spaces that boost tourism and economic development, while saving energy and reducing your environmental impact.

Case Studies

05.Financial

Rebates and Incentives

Verde Solutions is partners with more than 120 utility companies across the nation. This network allows us to process rebates for every solution (prescriptive, performance-based and custom). In addition, we can often take the rebates in lieu of payment, this ensures maximum protections and accountability. Plus we do this for free, unlike most incentive management companies.

  • American Electric Power
  • First energy
  • Comed
  • Xcel Energy
  • Rebates & Incentives - Verde Solutions
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05.Financial

Finance & Accounting

Verde Solutions has access to attractive financing options across a myriad of financing plans. By structuring financing specific to our client’s needs, we can often provide solutions without capital investment.

Beyond the various financing methods available, Verde Solutions can fully manage the IRS deduction and investment tax credit process – working directly with your in-house or outsourced accounting team.

Rebates & Incentives on All Energy Solutions - Verde Solution Chicago
  • 179d Tax Deductions
  • New Market Tax Credits
  • Self Generation Credits

06. Our Team

Christopher Gersch - Founder and CEO - Verde Solutions

Christopher
Gersch

Founder and CEO
Entrepreneur of the year

Christopher Gersch is the Founder and CEO of Verde Solutions. Mr. Gersch has held numerous energy-related roles over the last 18 years. He began his career in 2004 with Hanley Group working in the option pits at the Chicago Board of Trade. Mr. Gersch managed commodity and energy trade departments at Spike Trading, Merrill Lynch, and ADM Derivatives.

He used his trading expertise and founded Chicago Global Capital, LLC, a Commodity Trading Advisory Firm specializing in energy futures products. Mr. Gersch has been recognized as an expert in the industry and can often be seen as a guest speaker on energy and commodity related products for CNBC, Bloomberg, BNN, CNN and Fox Business News. Chris is also an Associate Professor at the University of Chicago in the Masters in Financial Mathematics Program.

06. Our Team

Kim Gryzlo

President

Ms. Kim Gryzlo was named President of Altimus Capital, LLC in June 2017 and is responsible for the leadership and overall operations of the portfolio companies. She has 30 years of diverse work experience in various leadership positions within sales, finance, and operations. Ms. Gryzlo has worked for small to mid-size businesses, private equity-owned portfolio companies, and large Fortune 100 companies including FMC Corporation, Baxter Healthcare, Allegiance Healthcare, and Cardinal Health. Prior positions held by Ms. Gryzlo include various management roles within finance and executive leadership positions as Vice President of Finance and Vice President of Sales & Operations. Ms. Gryzlo is recognized for her ability to lead teams, improve operational effectiveness and drive profitable results.

Ms. Gryzlo received her B.B.A. degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh and her M.B.A. degree in Operations Management from DePaul University.

06. Our Team

Who We Are

  • Kathleen
    (KT) O’Brien

    Lead Recruitment
    Manager
  • Shannon Zich

    Shannon
    Myers

    Operations
    Manager
  • Brian Cox - Regional Director - Verde Solutions

    Brian
    Cox

    Regional
    Director
  • Ryan Pullano - CTO - Verde Solutions

    Ryan
    Pullano

    CTO
  • Zoe King

    Zoe
    King

    Controller
  • AJ Dobson - Vice President Operation - Verde Solutions

    AJ
    Dobson

    Director of
    Installations

06.Our Team

Who We Are

07.Our Experience

  • Over 1,300 energy project completed
  • Work nationally in 48 states
  • Expertise in state-of-the-art technology
  • Turnkey project management
  • Develop customized energy strategies
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  • Archdiocese of Chicago - Verde Solutions
  • Intelligentsia
  • Metro South Hospital
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08.Contact

Contact Us

    Locations

    2211 North Elston, Suite 208, Chicago IL 60614 | 1301 Arapahoe St. Suite 105 Golden, CO 80401 | 2 West Market Street, 4th Floor Westchester, PA 19380 | 1001 N. Old Rand Rd. Unit 101 Wauconda, IL 60084
    800-541-1137

    10. Sub-Contractor

    Quick Facts:
    • Timeline: Based on project technology solution
    • Size: 10,000 Sq. Ft. or more
    • Scope: Commercial & Industrial - Interior and Exterior
    • Reach: National

    If you are an electrical sub-contractor interested in partnering with Verde Solutions, please fill out the sub-contract form.  One of our dedicated team members will reach out to discuss the available opportunities. We look forward to hearing from you.

    We pride ourselves on working with the best and we’re excited to work with you!

    What you can expect from us:
    • Pricing based on a national rate card or lump sum negotiation
    • Net 30 payment
    • Honest and reliable partnership
    • Clear communication and expectations

      Sub-Contractor Form

      Sub-contractor services of interest:
      Sub-contractor areas of expertise:
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