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Energyficient Systems, Inc. REVEALING POSSIBILITIES IN LIGHTING EFFICIENCY
A distributor, specialized in design, engineering and management of large scale lighting projects.

Our turnkey service assists customers in developing a project from the ground up— from surveying and engineering the design to supplying materials and providing project management and installation—we ensure that our work exceeds expectations. We advocate for our clients and work with local utilities to secure rebates and grants. Our clients see a returns on their investment in less than 24 months. We also offer a shared savings plan to clients that want to keep their budgets neutral and capital on hand. Our project designs and assessments are investment grade and beyond comparison; simply, we find energy savings where others do not. Are you Energyficient? Call 1-800-713-3732 today for a free lighting analysis and project assessment.

Employee Highlight!As President, CEO, and one of the three founding owners of Energyficient, Chad Palmer has helped guid...
10/02/2026

Employee Highlight!

As President, CEO, and one of the three founding owners of Energyficient, Chad Palmer has helped guide the company since its founding in 2011. Alongside his partners, he turned years of industry experience and a bold vision into what EFS is today. Chad believes that true accountability is rooted in support and trust, emphasizing that it is something we do for each other, not to each other. This philosophy has become a cornerstone of the culture and values that define EFS.

Innovation, leadership, and community service have been defining themes throughout Chad's career. As the inventor of Energyficient's patented Q-Series product line, he transformed an idea into a solution that is now used by customers across the country. His expertise and leadership have also been recognized through industry media, including a featured role on The Contractor Distributor Show, where he shared insights on business growth, distribution, and serving customers in a changing marketplace. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Chad is especially proud of his service as a longtime board member and former President of the Community Foundation of Des Moines County (https://www.cfdmc.org), helping support initiatives that strengthen the region and create opportunities for future generations. He also represented Energyficient as a competitor in Season 11 of Fireball Run, a road-rally adventure competition that raised awareness for the Klaas Kids Foundation.

In 2025, Chad was elected President of NAILD (National Association of Innovative Lighting Distributors),(https://naild.org) a reflection of the respect he has earned throughout the lighting industry. He remains passionate about advancing innovation, embracing new technologies, and investing in the growth of those around him. Whether leading Energyficient, serving the industry, or supporting his community, Chad believes success is built through accountability, continuous learning, and a commitment to helping others succeed.

Thank you, Chad, for creating a company that its employees are proud to work for!

Yesterday we attended the 2026 SCC Career Carnival. We met with students and explained the basics of our company. One lu...
10/01/2026

Yesterday we attended the 2026 SCC Career Carnival. We met with students and explained the basics of our company. One lucky student walked away with FREE EFS HAT and a $20 LOST BEAR GIFT CARD after having the closest guess of how many WAGOs were in the jar!

Networking is such a critical part of job hunting, and we’re so grateful to provide that opportunity. Students had wonderful questions for our team and we were able to give them the encouragement they needed. We were all young and entering the workforce at one point in our lives.

EFS loves to recruit from Southeastern Community College. As a company, we recognize how important young people are to the workforce. We believe in true entry-level work, which is why employees receive initial and ongoing industry training from us, and why we hire interns. If you have the willingness to learn and the drive to thrive, EFS is the company for you!

Special thanks to SCC, the companies that attended, and to the students for making the Career Carnival possible!

It’s been a long time coming! Energyficient Systems, Inc. has moved (upstairs)!In the last fifteen years, our company ha...
09/28/2026

It’s been a long time coming! Energyficient Systems, Inc. has moved (upstairs)!

In the last fifteen years, our company has grown exponentially, but our office hasn’t changed much. Slowly at first, but then in one massive surge, our staff was flooding out of our main office—sharing spaces and being placed wherever we could fit. But all of that quickly changed.

Over the past year, contractors have worked with owner Chad Palmer and controller Aaron Baltisberger to create a brand new office space for our wonderful employees. Decked out with a plethora of offices, conference rooms, TWO kitchens, and an office GYM, this new workspace is guaranteed to increase productivity and cultivate a positive workplace environment.

The new office is just the beginning of this new era of EFS. In the past year alone, our team has more than doubled, and our project list has increased. One thing is for certain—this small-town company is fighting with the big dogs. We’re excited to see where the next 15 years take us!

Day 4 – Energyficient Annual Training – Department BreakoutsOur last and final day of training concluded with smaller ...
06/19/2026

Day 4 – Energyficient Annual Training – Department Breakouts
Our last and final day of training concluded with smaller breakouts and personalized hands-on training. Each department spent hours on a deep dive collaboration to discuss processes, suggest improvements, and tackle problems.

After a long and informative morning, we took a fun break to work out way through more teambuilding exercises. ILP was then on site to showcase their latest products and sponsor an excellent lunch from Chick-fil-A.

An exciting guest joined us for the afternoon. Chris Lee with Des Moines County Conservation took time to inspire us with a Keynote speech – “Take this Job and Love it” and we sure loved having him.

We wrapped up our seminar with a candid roundtable discussion with our President and CEO Chad Palmer. We reflected on a week of learning, workshopping, team building, and getting to know each other.

For the grand finale, we made sure to show our EFS team members one of Burlington’s special treasures. We could not be more grateful to Wade Johnson of MaxLite for hosting our night out at Martini's Grille. We enjoyed good company, great food, and incredible views of Burlington.

Thanks to everyone who showed up, worked hard, and made this week possible. Another big Thank You to the Greater Burlington Partnershipfor hosting us all week. Here’s to another year of growth and success!

Day 3 – Energyficient Annual Training – Leadership and PeopleWe’ve made it halfway through our training week and even al...
06/18/2026

Day 3 – Energyficient Annual Training – Leadership and People
We’ve made it halfway through our training week and even all the lighting and thunder couldn’t put a ‘damper’ on our sessions. Yesterday’s focus was internal and everyone got to learn a little more about the various departments and roles at Energyficient that they may not typically interact with. We’re leaving here with a deeper knowledge of the entire Energyficient corporation. We had a great time with our team building exercises that focused on teamwork, and problem solving!
Thank you to Acuity/Sensor Switch for presenting to our group yesterday over lunch and providing Jimmy Johns, definitely a group favorite.
We closed out the day with what has quickly become one of our favorite annual training traditions – a night out at the Art Center of Burlington! Team members stepped out of their comfort zone to put their best brush forward and create some art together. Thank you to Keystone Technologies for hosting this great teambuilding event!

Day 2 – Energyficient Annual Training – Safety and Processstarted the morning of strong with an in-depth look at safety ...
06/17/2026

Day 2 – Energyficient Annual Training – Safety and Process
started the morning of strong with an in-depth look at safety and best practices presented by our Construction Manager. Everyone is feeling a little more confident and informed than yesterday!
Thank you to Keith Pierce with Light Efficient Design for showcasing your latest products, answering all our questions, and keeping us informed about what’s coming to the market in 2026. His generosity allowed us all to enjoy a wonderful lunch catered by Billy Sims BBQ.
The afternoon was spent with more workshops and team-building exercises giving everyone a chance to get to know each other better. A few of our executives led an interactive panel and shared their decades of experience with the team.
SLG sponsored our night out in Burlington and we were so grateful to enjoy w**e and appetizers at Cedar & Vine. We love to support our fellow Burlington businesses and we’re having such a great time showing off beautiful downtown Burlington to our team!

Day 1 - Energyficient Annual Training! We’re so excited to welcome our team members from all over the country into Burli...
06/16/2026

Day 1 - Energyficient Annual Training!

We’re so excited to welcome our team members from all over the country into Burlington Iowa for the week. The first day of workshops and seminars got us off to a great start. Thank you to RAB Lighting for presenting to our group over the lunch hour and to FORK Catering Co. for providing a delicious taco bar.

As we enter our FIFTEENTH year of business, we’re hitting milestones in both sales and employee size. This conference looks quite a bit different than years before as there are now THIRTY employees of Energyficient Systems Inc, a much more filled out conference room than the ten of us that were meeting here just five years ago.

We’re also taking advantage of our Chamber membership through Greater Burlington Partnership by utilizing their various conference rooms all week. Another hidden secret offered by the Chamber? Company headshots! All of our staff showed up today looking their best for brand new head shots and then we took a walk to Snake Alley for an updated company photos done by Jamie Johnson-Cooper.

Excited for the professional growth and team building we have planned for the week and proud to call Burlington the world headquarters of Energyficient Systems Inc.

It only took 15 years to get it done but we now have logos on the fleet!
06/10/2026

It only took 15 years to get it done but we now have logos on the fleet!

Light up your future with Energyficient!💡Stop by and check out our exciting job opportunities at the Job Fair!
05/14/2026

Light up your future with Energyficient!💡Stop by and check out our exciting job opportunities at the Job Fair!

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409 N 4th Street Suite 300
Burlington, IA
52601

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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+18007133732

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