SM Engineering - Energy Consultants Focused on Utility Bill Auditing
Effective Solutions for Utility Cost ManagementSM Engineering is a minority-owned utility bill auditor company based in Minneapolis, MN. Our core business is helping our clients reduce their utility costs in the area of electric, gas, and water/sewer.
Since 1982, our expert energy consultants have helped a wide range of clients across the country reduce their utility costs. Our experience with manufacturing facilities, hotels, grocery stores, health care centers, and multi-family housing allows us to bring a broad perspective that is not readily available in the marketplace.
We always work with integrity, striving to provide outstanding customer service.
- SM Engineering assists clients in cost reduction by ensuring clients are appropriately charged for services such as electric, gas and water/sewer.
- SM Engineering’s focus is on auditing bills in areas that are very technical, requiring industry expertise, and where billing is regulated by tariffs or other industry standards.
- SM Engineering works to identify cost savings that can be achieved without creating any changes in the client’s work style or existing procedure.
- Our Clients are our partners and we will treat them with the utmost courtesy. We will establish open and honest communication with our clients. All of our work will be performed in the most professional and ethical manner possible.
Our work is 100% Guaranteed!
No results, no fees. It’s just that simple.
Meet Our Team
Satya Garg, MSME
Chief Executive Officer
Satya graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1968 with an MS in Mechanical Engineering. He is a registered Professional Mechanical and Electrical Engineer in Minnesota. Prior to starting SM Engineering in 1982, Mr. Garg was Manager of Engineering for Planmark, a subsidiary of Super Valu Stores. After graduating from University of Minnesota, Mr. Garg started his career with “Michand Cooley, Hallberg, Erickson & Associates”, one of the most reputed consulting company in Minnesota. He had the opportunity to work with Robert Michand on many interesting projects such as Target stores, conceptual design of mechanical systems for IDS center and troubleshooting HVAC systems at IDS tower. Mr. Garg joined SuperValu in 1974 as project manager for supermarket design and distribution centers. He introduced many new concepts in HVAC design to take advantage of free cooling from refrigerated cases and also using heat from compressors to heat the supermarkets. Supermarkets require different approach because of large load per sqft of refrigeration. He also introduced new concepts of heating large distribution centers. Mr. Garg was responsible for putting a comprehensive energy management system for SuperValu stores. He won the Governor’s award for putting an energy management program for Super Valu stores. Mr. Garg saw the opportunity to reduce utility costs for Supermarkets without any operation changes. He expanded the same concept to manufacturing companies, apartment complexes, nursing homes and many others.
Angela Collura Ames
Chief Operations Officer
Angela became a part of the SM Engineering team in 2016. Prior to joining us, she worked in the restaurant industry and has both an Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts as well as a Bachelor’s Degree in Management from the Culinary Institute of America. Her background in management and customer service made for a smooth transition into the company. She began her career at SME specializing in client communications then gradually earned more responsibilities as her skills and technical expertise expanded. Currently serving as our COO, she now works with our Operations and Sales Teams while still excelling in client communications. In her spare time, Angela enjoys spending time with her family, doing volunteer work, cooking, and camping.
Nick Zech, P.E.
Field Engineer
Nick graduated from North Dakota State in 2002 with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He is a Registered Electrical Engineer in Minnesota as well as various other states. Nick has 15+ years of experience in the design of various industrial/manufacturing, commercial, and government projects. System design includes power, lighting, fire alarm, and other miscellaneous systems including photovoltaic systems.
Business Consultants
Jerry Blizen
Utility Auditing Consultant
Since 2007 Jerry continues to be a valued and successful member of the SM Engineering team. He enjoys spending his spare time with his family and his spoiled dog Henry. Jerry is a Minnesota sports fan and especially a big fan of the Minnesota Vikings.
Michael James
Business Account Manager
Michael has been with SM Engineering since 2016. During his time with the firm he has identified utility bill discrepancies that resulted in refunds and future savings for hundreds of manufacturers in multiple states. He is honest, hardworking, personable, reliable and truly enjoys meeting and helping people. In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his three adult children and huge extended family, golfing, cooking and home improvement projects.
Business Development
Cliff Suchy
Account Representative
Cliff graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1982. He has been with SM Engineering since 2016. He has been in sales working with Fortune 500 companies for the last 15 years. His hobbies and interests include working out, reading, and enjoying the great outdoors
Michael Alexander
Account Manager
Sales Account Manager with a passion for winning new clients, growing existing client base while exceeding personal sales goals and business revenue. I am a team player and I am willing to go the extra mile to help my colleagues and clients. In spare time loves to coach and mentor young athletes in the game of ice hockey.
Operations
Anthony Ames II, Esq.
Database Manager/Legal Analyst
Born and raised in the suburbs of Minneapolis, Anthony returned to the Twin Cities after graduating with a Juris Doctorate from Western New England College School of Law in 2009. He joined the SM Engineering team in October, 2016. In his free time he enjoys curling (both teaching and playing), woodworking, and board games.
Mary Ann Weld
Client Relations Assistant
Mary Ann joined SM Engineering in 2020. She holds degrees in Psychology and Community Counseling. Her relational and office skills enable her to work efficiently as a Client Relations Assistant at SM Engineering. Mary Ann enjoys reading, baking, and gardening.
Adrienne Notts
Administration
Adrienne joined SM Engineering in 2021. She has several years of office experience in print media, manufacturing and sales. Adrienne is a graduate of Mankato State University.
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