Sustainergy

Sustainergy Cooperative was the second co-op to join Co-op Cincy’s network.

Since 2014, Sustainergy has been retrofitting buildings and marketing unique strategies to improve energy efficiencies in Greater Cincinnati.

Sustainergy strives to create a unionized, worker-owned business that is humane and replicable. With highly skilled workers and environmentally friendly products, Sustainergy makes the homes of customers more comfortable, cuts their energy bills, and reduces CO2 emissions.

Since launching, Sustainergy has conducted 6,000+ energy audits, installed 1 million+ pounds of recycled paper insulation in 1,300+ homes, and reduced carbon emissions by 1,000+ metric tons. On average, their customers save $200 to $400 on energy bills annually.

Community and Efficiency

While at one of Sustainergy’s solar installation projects on a warm summer day, CEO Flequer Vera remarked that worker co-ops are good for the community (and they are!). But he also pointed out that they are very efficient businesses.

Sustainergy’s strategy of pairing energy-efficient insulation with solar installs means savings for clients because they can cut their costs and purchase a solar array!

Work with Sustainergy to:

• Discover the best ways to reduce the carbon load on the planet.

• Lower your own carbon footprint.

• Save energy, save money, and help save the planet!

Learn more and work with Sustainergy at sustainergy.coop.

Expansion

Sustainergy continues to hire and work with groups in other cities to replicate their model. They are also looking into expanding their services to include more green energy efficiencies. Their goal is to create and maintain 1,000 jobs in the next 10 years through satellite offices, acquisitions, and a franchise model.

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