This Research Note reviews energy management acquisitions in the commercial smart buildings space over the last 12 months. M&A in building energy efficiency, analytics, measurement and verification, energy optimization, sustainability and ESG solutions have been the predominant focus in the broad energy management sector. 10 Notable 2023 Energy Management Acquisitions Planon / Ubigreen In January 2023, Planon acquired a majority share in Ubigreen. Based in Toulouse, France, the startup, founded in 2012, aims to accelerate the energy transition of tertiary and public buildings through two complementary digital offerings: Ubigreen Energy & Ubigreen Workspace. With this partnership, Planon adds strategic capabilities to its Energy Management software offering and reinforces its ecosystem of digital solutions for smart sustainable building management. Dar Group / CopperTree In March 2023, Dar Group acquired a majority stake in CopperTree, a Canadian-headquartered provider of building analytics solutions. Acquiring CopperTree is expected to enable Dar Group to grow its market share and provide […]