DukeSolutions, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, has acquiredprivately held Engineering Interface Limited of Toronto and itsmain subsidiary Tescor Energy Services, Inc. The new company willbecome the Canadian operations for DukeSolutions. Terms of theacquisition were not disclosed.

Tescor employs more than 60 people in offices in Toronto,Ottawa, Calgary, Edmonton, Regina, Fredericton and Vancouver. Thecompany has completed about 40 projects, including such facilitiesas schools, hospitals, and other private and public institutions,and has generated more than $120 million in energy and operatingcost savings for more than 3,000 buildings across Canada.

“We looked for a partner with energy supply expertise, one thatshared our commitment to technical and execution excellence. Weclearly found this in DukeSolutions,” said Tescor President TomTamblyn. DukeSolutions provides integrated energy solutions to helpindustrial, commercial, institutional and government customerspurchase, use and optimize energy resources. With the acquisition,DukeSolutions continues to grow its operations to include a strongpresence in Canada.

“Tescor Energy Services is the premier energy services companyin Canada. The combination of Tescor’s strong history andDukeSolutions’ growth strategy should make us a clear NorthAmerican leader,” said DukeSolutions President Charlie Watkins. “Ithink this combination will create enormous opportunity for DukeEnergy in North America. This also allows us to optimally serve ourU.S.-based customers that have facilities in Canada.”

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