Environment + Energy Leader: Connecticut Factory Cuts Energy Use with Solar Upgrade

October 6, 2025 - This article highlights how Budderfly partnered with Connecticut manufacturer OEM Controls to install rooftop solar, upgrade HVAC systems, and retrofit lighting, cutting the factory’s energy use by more than 30% with no upfront costs for the customer.

OEM Controls, a family-owned business founded in 1966, manufactures electrohydraulic controllers for the construction, agriculture, and utility sectors. As co-president Keith Simons notes, “Aging infrastructure and rising energy costs are common challenges in manufacturing, and partnering with Budderfly is helping us address both head-on. By modernizing our systems, we’re proving that even mid-sized manufacturers can take decisive, cost-effective steps toward a more sustainable, resilient future.”

The upgrades also contribute to improved workplace comfort and reliability, aligning energy efficiency with day-to-day operational improvements.

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