Willdan Awarded $57 Million Small Business Energy Efficiency Program

ANAHEIM, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Willdan Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: WLDN) announced today that it has been awarded a three-year, $57 million contract by a utility to continue implementing a small business energy efficiency program across multiple states. Willdan has delivered this energy program since its initial launch and through multiple program expansions, providing technical services and implementing projects that include refrigeration, HVAC, water measures, and lighting upgrades.

“Small businesses have faced tremendous challenges during the pandemic,” said Tom Brisbin, Willdan’s CEO and Chairman. “This program allows us to continue improving their bottom lines through energy efficiency. Willdan is excited to support these community pillars while also lowering the carbon footprint of utilities.”

About Willdan

Willdan is a nationwide provider of professional, technical, and consulting services to utilities, government agencies, and private industry. Willdan’s service offerings span a broad set of complementary disciplines that include electric grid solutions, energy efficiency and sustainability, engineering and planning, and municipal financial consulting. For additional information, visit Willdan's website at www.willdan.com.

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