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— Platform grows into the Mid-Atlantic and deepens its integrated energy and electrical offering with additions of Direct Electric Services, JDL Electric Company, New Horizons Technologies, and Vanguard Building Solutions —
WORCESTER, Mass. — October 28, 2026 — CET Energy Solutions, a provider of energy and electrical infrastructure services that help modern buildings and critical facilities control costs, operate efficiently, and keep running when it matters most, today announced four acquisitions across electrical construction, solar, and energy solutions.
The acquisitions are as follows:
Electrical Contracting
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- Direct Electric: Mount Airy, Maryland
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- JDL Electric Company: Halethorpe, Maryland
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- New Horizons Technologies: Sterling, Massachusetts
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- Vanguard Building Services: Cherry Hill, New Jersey.
This announcement follows the introduction of the CET Energy Solutions platform, which includes the acquisitions of NuWave Energy Solutions and Horton Electrical Services. The company has now completed six acquisitions. With more than 400 employees, CET Energy Solutions is deepening its electrical contracting presence across the Mid-Atlantic and New England, while expanding its energy efficiency solutions services nationally with the addition of Vanguard.
“Each of these companies brings something distinct to CET Energy Solutions: new geographies, new customer relationships, and skilled people who share our commitment in performing high quality work,” said John J. Duquette, CEO of CET Energy Solutions. “CET Energy Solutions now pairs energy services firms that identify, engineer, and finance efficiency projects with a network of self-performing electrical contractors that can build them, a combination few in the industry can offer”.
Direct Electric Services, founded in 1995, is a full-service electrical contractor, licensed in Maryland, Virginia, Delaware and Washington, D.C. specializing in commercial interiors, institutional projects, and service contracts, with long-standing relationships with major general contractors in the region. Direct Electric Services will retain their name and operate as a CET Energy Solutions Company.
JDL Electric, founded in 1993, focuses on new construction and property management services, known for large tenant fit-out work. The company is licensed across Maryland and Delaware. JDL will retain their name and operate as a CET Energy Solutions Company.
New Horizons Technologies (NHT), founded in early 2000’s, NHT delivers integrated technology solutions, electrical construction services, and on-call field service to commercial customers, serving Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine. New Horizons will begin operating as Commonwealth Electrical Technologies, a CET Energy Solutions Company.
Vanguard Building Solutions, founded in 2013, provides turnkey energy efficiency solutions to facility owners and operators across healthcare, industrial and warehouse, commercial real estate, hospitality, senior living, higher education, religious institutions, and multifamily markets. Acting as a single point of accountability, Vanguard guides customers from energy audits through implementation of upgrades including HVAC, LED lighting, indoor air quality, building controls, and solar, and offers financing solutions. Vanguard will transition to the CET Energy Solutions brand name.
“The trends behind our investment in CET Energy Solutions, from aging infrastructure to rising power demand and electrification, have only accelerated, and CET Energy Solutions is moving quickly to meet them,” said RJ David, Managing Director at Broad Sky Partners. “This disciplined approach brings deep technical expertise and talented teams together to expand the platform’s ability to serve customers.”
About CET Energy Solutions
CET Energy Solutions is an integrated electrical and energy platform for modern buildings and critical facilities. Serving a diverse commercial and industrial customer base, CET Energy Solutions delivers energy efficiency, electrical construction, solar, and EV charging solutions from design and installation through ongoing service. Licensed in 10 states across New England and the Mid-Atlantic, CET Energy Solutions offers full electrical construction, solar, and BESS EPC capabilities, along with nationwide energy efficiency project coverage. CET Energy Solutions is backed by Broad Sky Partners.
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