20 Years of Energy Performance and Resilient Solutions

SSM engineer reviewing rooftop mechanical systems as part of ongoing efforts to improve facility performance and energy efficiency.

Founded in 2006 by Paul Spiegel, Practical Energy Solutions built a strong reputation for improving building efficiency, reliability, and long-term value. Over two decades, the team has supported clients across healthcare, higher education, municipal, and industrial markets, from campus-wide energy strategies to targeted facility-level performance improvements.

For the past five years, that expertise has been an integral part of Spotts, Stevens and McCoy. Today, our integrated approach allows energy strategies to align with broader engineering, infrastructure, and capital planning decisions delivering energy and operational solutions through the depth and scale of a multidisciplinary firm. This is how we work: collaboratively, strategically, and with a focus on measurable impact for our clients.

At the center of our work is a clear focus: helping clients create efficient, resilient, high-performing facilities. The people, expertise, and relationships behind this work remain the same now strengthened by the resources and reach of SSM.

As the energy landscape continues to shift, the demands on facilities are evolving as well. Aging infrastructure, rising energy costs, grid reliability concerns, and changing regulatory requirements are reshaping how organizations plan and invest.

With two decades of experience and the strength of an integrated engineering firm behind us, we help clients move forward with confidence — aligning energy strategy, operational performance, and long-term resilience.