Facilities Dive: With deal, Budderfly looks for EaaS growth in manufacturing sector

September 30, 2025 - This article highlights how Budderfly’s latest deal with OEM Controls showcases the company’s energy as a service model as a way for manufacturers to upgrade infrastructure, improve resiliency, and cut energy costs and emissions.

“This partnership proves that the future of manufacturing isn’t decades away,” Al Subbloie, CEO of Budderfly, said in an interview. “It’s happening right now. As energy costs and supply chain pressures mount, the manufacturers that move first will win.”

Aging infrastructure and rising energy costs are common challenges in manufacturing, says Keith Simons, co-president of OEM Controls.

“By modernizing our systems, we’re proving that even mid-sized manufacturers can take decisive, cost-effective steps toward a more sustainable, resilient future,” he said in the announcement.