About Energie
Buildings don't need more complexity.
They need to work better.
Energie exists to make electrical systems easier to live with — lower cost, fewer problems, and better long-term outcomes.
Why Energie Exists
Most businesses don't think about electrical systems until something goes wrong. When they do, the response is usually reactive — fix the issue, move on, repeat.
Over time, that approach leads to higher costs, constant interruptions, and systems that never quite work the way they should.
Energie was built to change that — not by overcomplicating things, but by helping buildings work the way people expect them to.
What Electrification Means to Us
Electrification is the practical step forward from traditional electrical work. It's still grounded in licensed execution, safety, and reliability — but it looks at how systems perform over time, not just how they're installed.
It's about using better design, smarter sequencing, and quiet automation to reduce waste, improve consistency, and make buildings easier to manage.
Old Mindset — Buildings as Overhead
- Buildings are something you have to deal with, not think about.
- Electrical systems are addressed only when something breaks.
- Lighting, power, and systems are treated as utilities.
- Costs feel fixed and unavoidable.
- Opportunities remain invisible.
Electrification Mindset — Buildings as Leverage
- Buildings actively influence cost, safety, behavior, and performance.
- Electrical systems are understood and applied intentionally.
- Lighting, power, and controls shape experience and outcomes.
- Costs can be directed instead of tolerated.
- Opportunities become visible and actionable.
How Energie Is Different
We don't start with products. We start with how the building is actually used.
If something is simple, we fix it. If patterns show up, we explain options instead of patching symptoms.
Every recommendation is based on what makes sense for the business — not what looks impressive on paper.
Our Philosophy
We don’t fix symptoms. We solve root causes.
We respect priorities, budgets, and timing.
We explain tradeoffs clearly.
We execute what makes sense — nothing more.
Working electrical systems should feel boring — not stressful, unpredictable, or expensive. Energie makes that possible by combining practical electrification with licensed execution and long-term thinking.
Our Journey
2016
Founded
Tim Petro founds LED Solutions in Birmingham, Alabama — focused on commercial lighting retrofits.
2016
Founded
Tim Petro founds LED Solutions in Birmingham, Alabama — focused on commercial lighting retrofits.
2020
Matt takes leadership
Matt Petro assumes operational leadership. Company at negative P&L post-COVID. Rebuilds from the ground up.
2020
Matt takes leadership
Matt Petro assumes operational leadership. Company at negative P&L post-COVID. Rebuilds from the ground up.
2024
Scaled execution
Hundreds of commercial projects delivered across retail, manufacturing, education, and healthcare. Full electrical contractor capability in-house.
2024
Scaled execution
Hundreds of commercial projects delivered across retail, manufacturing, education, and healthcare. Full electrical contractor capability in-house.
2026
Energie launches
Evolves into Energie Solutions — a full electrification partner for commercial buildings. Lighting, controls, electrical, and ongoing system care.
2026
Energie launches
Evolves into Energie Solutions — a full electrification partner for commercial buildings. Lighting, controls, electrical, and ongoing system care.
Leadership
Matt Petro
Founder & CEO
Rebuilt the company from the ground up after taking operational leadership in 2020. Previously Chief Development Officer at Retail Strategies for eight years. Operator-first: quantify the waste, remove the barriers, execute with accountability.
Tim Petro
Founder
Founded LED Solutions in 2016 with a single insight: commercial buildings waste too much money on lighting they never think about. Built the foundation that became Energie.
John Petro
Operations
Manages project execution and field operations. Ensures every installation meets engineering specifications, timeline commitments, and quality standards.
Who We Work With
We work with owners, operators, and facilities teams who want fewer surprises and better use of every dollar spent on their buildings. You don't need to know electrical systems. That's our job.
Where we work
Headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. Our core market is a three-hour radius, with project experience across the Southeastern United States — Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Florida. National portfolio clients extend our reach further.