ICF Acquires Applied Energy Group from Ameresco

Motion & Control Enterprises Acquires Applied Industrial Controls and Engineered Systems Group

November 2, 2023

Industrial Services

Motion & Control Enterprises (MCE), a Frontenac‑backed industrial distributor and service platform, acquired Buford, Georgia‑based Applied Industrial Controls, Inc. (AIC) and Engineered Systems Group, LLC (ESG). The add‑on acquisitions expand MCE’s automation, controls distribution, and systems integration capabilities and provide entry into southeastern U.S. industrial and water/wastewater end markets.

Asterion, EDF Invest and Swiss Life Asset Managers Acquire Energy Assets Group

June 25, 2020

Energy

A consortium of Asterion Industrial Partners, EDF Invest and Swiss Life Asset Managers has completed the acquisition of Energy Assets Group (EAG) from Alinda Capital Partners and Hermes Infrastructure. Headquartered in Livingston, Scotland, EAG is a leading provider of multi-utility metering services, meter asset management and last-mile utility connections in the UK; the investors plan to support its continued growth and expansion into adjacent sectors such as IGT/IDNO, fibre and EV charging infrastructure.

ECI Software Solutions Acquires Amper Technologies

December 9, 2025

Software

ECI Software Solutions has acquired Amper Technologies, a Chicago-based maker of the FactoryOS manufacturing execution system (MES). The deal integrates Amper's AI-driven shop-floor visibility and predictive capabilities into ECI's cloud-based ERP and industry-specific software suite to deliver end-to-end planning-to-execution workflows for small and mid-sized manufacturers.

Association Headquarters Acquires Association Executives Group

April 10, 2025

Professional Services

Association Headquarters (AH), a professional association management firm, has acquired Wisconsin-based Association Executives Group (AEG). The acquisition brings AEG’s ~15-person team and AMCI-accredited capabilities into AH’s platform to expand service offerings, drive efficiencies, and strengthen AH’s position in association management.

The AES Corporation Acquires Community Energy Solar, LLC

December 20, 2021

Renewable Energy

The AES Corporation announced the acquisition of US solar developer Community Energy Solar, LLC, adding the developer's ~10 GW project pipeline and experienced development team to AES's renewables platform. The deal expands AES's US renewables development capability and bolsters its pipeline and workforce as the company pursues further growth in utility-scale solar and storage.

E Source Acquires Distributed Energy Financial Group (DEFG)

July 14, 2022

Consulting

E Source, a utility-focused data and solution services platform owned by Align Capital Partners, has acquired Distributed Energy Financial Group (DEFG), a utility customer research and advisory firm specializing in low‑income, equity and customer experience. The add-on expands E Source’s capabilities in energy equity and customer engagement, positioning the company as a leader in equity solutions for utilities.