Macomb-OU INCubated EnerWatch hires 6

Metro Detroit's empty commercial buildings aren't a problem for EnerWatch. They are an opportunity.

The 3-year-old start-up specializes in making commercial buildings energy efficient through monitoring and killing energy hogs before they eat too much money. It uses a software program to measure energy usage and find other problem areas, such as water leaks or sub-par air quality.

"We saw there was a lot of energy waste in facilities, especially in new construction and vacant buildings," says Dominic Pizzo, president and CEO of EnerWatch.

The Macomb-OU INCubator-based company signed six large contracts last year, which allowed it to hire six people. It now has a staff of nine and expects to add another five over the next year. It is also looking for investment from angels or venture capital firms to help finance future growth.

Source: Dominic Pizzo, president and CEO of EnerWatch
Writer: Jon Zemke
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