Manufacturing Energy Management
Why Budderfly Is the Right Energy Partner for Manufacturing Facilities
Fully update your facilities—HVAC, LED lighting, energy storage, water, renewables, and more—and reduce energy use at no upfront cost.*
Lower operating costs. Superior performance.
Capital preservation.
One partner to bring your energy infrastructure into the future.
Budderfly helps manufacturers tackle critical infrastructure challenges: unpredictable energy costs, aging HVAC and mechanical systems, high energy loads, and strict environmental standards.
Our Energy-as-a-Service model ensures reliability and cost control by providing:
Ultra-efficient HVAC and cooling upgrades
Solar and other renewable integrations
Advanced controls and real‑time monitoring
Optimized compressed air, ventilation, and humidification systems
Facility‑wide LED replacements or upgrades
Energy optimization solutions (battery storage)
Budderfly’s $1.5M Solar Investment: The Gilman Brothers Story
The Gilman Brothers Company, a 128-year-old, family-owned manufacturer, partnered with Budderfly for a $1.5M solar project to reduce energy costs, ensure reliability, and preserve capital.
Budderfly + The Gilman Brothers
"With Budderfly, we're able to stay focused on our core mission to deliver quality products while trusting that our evolving energy needs are being met."
Jeff Blanchard
VP of Operations at The Gilman Brothers Company
Modernizing a family-owned manufacturing facility’s energy infrastructure
OEM Controls, leader in industrial joystick and controller manufacturing, partnered with Budderfly to reduce energy costs, improve employee comfort, and secure sustainable growth for the future.
Budderfly + OEM Controls
"Aging infrastructure and rising energy costs are common challenges in manufacturing, and partnering with Budderfly is helping us address both head-on."
Keith Simons
Co-President, OEM Controls
A brighter, safer, and more efficient bakery environment
Chabaso Bakery, a 38,000 sqft artisan bread producer, struggled with dim, outdated lighting, high energy consumption, and aging infrastructure that affected visibility, safety, and employee experience. Budderfly invested $55K in upgrades to reduce energy costs, improve operational efficiency, and enhance the facility.
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Why Manufacturers Trust Budderfly
Budderfly understands the energy challenges manufacturers face today.
Solutions designed for your needs
We design and fully fund a portfolio of solutions customized to your facility, helping reduce energy costs, improve performance, and simplify long‑term operations.
Simplicity and ease
We eliminate complexity from the process. Instead of managing dozens of vendors and complex procurement decisions on your own, you can rely on Budderfly’s team of energy experts to deliver a turnkey experience.
Capital preservation
By taking on the cost burden of overhauling a facility’s entire energy infrastructure, Budderfly enables you to invest in what matters: your core business and your people.
Performance and sustainability
Budderfly’s performance-based model and 10-year commitment means we are always looking for ways to make your facility more efficient—throughout the duration of our partnership.
Budderfly + OEM Controls
"The Budderfly team did an awesome job of understanting our situation. We had a lot of skepticism in the beginning. But their patience, their diligence, understanding who we are, and coming up with creative solutions–they really made it easy to make the decision to go with Budderfly."
Sam Simons
President and Chief Operating Officer, OEM Controls
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Frequently Asked Questions About Budderfly for Manufacturing Facilities
No upfront cost? That sounds too good to be true. Is this legitimate?
Yes! Budderfly is the only Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) company that fully owns the infrastructure behind the meter. This means that we invest our own capital in improving your energy system’s performance.
The model works because energy efficiency improvements generate measurable savings. Instead of paying upfront for equipment and installation, you enter into a long-term service agreement with Budderfly. You pay a predictable monthly bill determined by your average historical energy use, keeping your energy costs stable.
Does Budderfly pay 100% of the project costs?
There are:
- No equipment purchase costs
- No capital expenditure (CapEx) required*
- No hidden financing structure
- No maintenance burden placed on your team
*For qualifying sites. This is determined by a site survey and agreed upon before any contract is signed.
What types of energy upgrades does Budderfly provide for manufacturing facilities?
Budderfly designs and funds a portfolio of high-efficiency and renewable solutions tailored to manufacturing plants and industrial facilities, including:
- Ultra high-efficiency HVAC and cooling systems (compressed air, ventilation, and humidification improvements)
- LED lighting
- Solar
- Battery storage
- Water
- Advanced controls and real-time energy monitoring
These solutions reduce energy use, improve reliability, enhance air and lighting quality, and support sustainability goals.
How much can a manufacturing facility reduce energy usage with Budderfly?
While results vary by facility, manufacturers can expect:
- With solar, 50%+ reduction in total energy consumption
- Lower maintenance costs
- More predictable monthly energy expenses
Who is a good fit for Budderfly’s Energy-as-a-Service model?
Budderfly is ideal for:
- Manufacturing plants with aging HVAC or mechanical systems
- Companies that want to improve sustainability without the capital expenditure burden
- Multi-location industrial operators seeking standardized energy management
- Family-owned manufacturers preserving capital for growth
If your facility needs infrastructure upgrades but CapEx is prioritized elsewhere, Budderfly may be a fit for you.
Will installation disrupt my manufacturing operations?
Budderfly’s team works closely with facility managers and operations teams to minimize downtime. Installations are phased and scheduled strategically to avoid production disruptions. Reliability and continuity are central to our process.
How does Budderfly compare to traditional energy contractors and vendors?
Traditional contractors:
- Require large upfront capital investment
- Install equipment and leave maintenance to you
- Offer no-to-limited long-term accountability
- Fully funds the upgrades
- Manages the installation process
- Owns and maintains the equipment
- Provides active monitoring and optimization
- Sustains the performance of your energy equipment for the long-term
Budderfly:
A Budderfly partnership is a commitment to the long-term health of your facility's infrastructure—not a one-time install.
Will Budderfly own the equipment?
Under our Energy-as-a-Service model, Budderfly owns and maintains the equipment during the agreement term. This removes the burden of maintenance, unexpected repair costs, and lifecycle management from your team.
Can Budderfly help with sustainability and emissions reduction goals?
Yes. By reducing energy consumption and integrating renewables like solar and battery storage, Budderfly helps manufacturers lower their carbon footprint.
You also gain centralized sustainability reporting through the Customer Portal, making it easier to track sustainability metrics and share progress with stakeholders.
What proof do you have that this model works for manufacturing?
Check out these case studies to learn more about working with Budderfly and hear directly from our customers.
What’s the next step if we’re interested?
The first step is a conversation with a dedicated team of manufacturing experts at Budderfly.
Our team will talk with you about your energy needs and operational goals. Then, we’ll do a site survey to evaluate your facility’s current energy usage and infrastructure condition. From there, we develop a customized proposal outlining projected savings, equipment scope, and partnership structure.
There’s no obligation at any point in this process.