NY, NY, UNITED STATES, March 4, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Environ Energy announced the acquisition of Utility Rates Analysts (URA), a Pennsylvania-based firm specializing in utility bill auditing, billing error detection, and energy procurement services for commercial and industrial clients.
This marks Environ’s first acquisition of the year and its fifth in the past 12 months, continuing the company’s rapid expansion as one of the fastest-growing integrated energy management firms in the United States.
Founded in 1991, URA has built a strong national reputation for helping organizations recover lost funds and reduce utility expenses through detailed analysis of electric, natural gas, water, and sewer bills. The firm identifies billing discrepancies, supplier errors, sales tax overpayments, and rate classification issues — returning hard-earned dollars to clients through a risk-free, shared-savings model.
“The number one question our clients ask is: ‘Are our utility and tax bills accurate?’” said Chris Sternberg, CEO of Environ. “With the addition of URA, we can now confidently answer that question. As electricity and natural gas costs continue to rise — particularly in volatile markets like PJM — this service directly improves our clients’ bottom lines by recovering refunds and reducing ongoing energy costs.”
URA President Jesse Cantore added, “We recognized that joining Environ was the right next step for our business. Becoming part of a larger, integrated energy management platform allows us to scale our services while continuing to deliver exceptional value to our clients. We’ve found a great home for our team and our customers.”
Commercial and industrial utility costs in the U.S. have increased significantly, with average rates rising nearly 20% over the past decade and approximately 8% in the past year alone. URA’s nationwide footprint — particularly its deep expertise in PJM markets experiencing record high-capacity price spikes — provides timely relief for organizations facing escalating energy costs.
URA’s client base includes healthcare networks, manufacturers, municipal governments, grocery chains, and other energy-intensive sectors — aligning closely with Environ’s core markets while expanding its reach into additional industries.
With more than 6,000 clients nationwide, Environ continues to build a fully integrated, turnkey energy management offering spanning procurement, engineering, sustainability, and now utility cost recovery.
“We are excited to welcome founder Steve Cantore, partners Jesse Cantore and Mike Walker, and the entire URA team to Environ,” Sternberg added. “They have built an outstanding business focused on protecting clients’ bottom lines, and their expertise enhances the value we deliver across our growing platform.”
About Environ Energy
Environ has been at the forefront of energy management and sustainability solutions since 1995, guiding clients toward advancement in energy-efficient buildings, clean energy buying, energy resilience, sustainability, and regulatory compliance. Environ serves some of the organizations across industries including healthcare, manufacturing, education, real estate, finance, government, and more. (www.environenergy.com)
About Utility Rates Analysts (URA)
URA specialize in utility bill auditing, billing error detection, energy cost reduction, and energy procurement services for commercial and industrial clients. URA’s expertise delivers measurable savings and enhanced cost transparency for clients nationwide across regulated and deregulated markets.
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