With over 40 years of experience and a team of in-house experts, we treat every project as if it were our own—delivering precise, cost-effective solutions with unmatched speed and care. As New Jersey’s exclusive energy solutions provider and PSEG’s trusted partner, we combine engineering expertise and a deep understanding of incentives to strategically position our clients for success.

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Tri-State Energy (formerly Tri-State Light & Energy) is an energy solutions provider and design-build firm. With over 40 years of expertise, we help customers increase operational performance and energy efficiency. From initial audits to detailed planning and engineering to project execution, we are a full-service partner helping partners maximize available incentives, lower expenditures, and provide clear ROI.

Beyond standard improvements, as a licensed engineering and contracting company and trusted utility company partner, we build, carry out, and manage all-encompassing energy efficiency projects matched to your facility’s needs. Our reputation is founded on accuracy, quick reaction, and cutting edge solutions.

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Since our founding in 1981, we have focused on providing innovative, and practical solutions that our customers could rely on. From our roots as a building management systems installer and niche lighting contractor, we have grown to become a full-service engineering company that manages energy audits, MEP design, turnkey installation, and beyond.

As we march towards our 50th year, we still focus on providing honest solutions, while giving each client project our full attention. This means no shortcuts, no exaggerated markups, and no one-size-fits-all solutions,only smart, sustainable, innovative, cost-effective results built around what’s best for your facility.

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We are engineering a brighter future. From the ground up we engineer reliable and efficient solutions. Each project benefits from the unrivaled knowledge our group of Professional Engineers (PEs), Certified Energy Managers (CEMs), and seasoned project managers bring. We work with clients to implement advanced technical solutions, meeting their goals, managing their energy and operational spend, lowering maintenance time while maximizing incentives and reducing expenses. From federal rebates to state-backed programs, we know how to access every available dollar at your facility. We show up when it matters most, keep communication clear, and stay committed until the job is done right.

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Led by CEO Tejas Desai, our leadership team draws decades of expertise in advanced technologies, energy engineering, program development, construction management, and utility partnerships. We remain grounded in a hands-on, client-first approach, fusing top-level strategy with field-tested knowledge.

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As a licensed engineering and contracting firm and an established partner to utility programs, we develop and deliver comprehensive energy efficiency projects customized to the specific requirements of each facility. Our approach extends beyond basic upgrades, combining technical accuracy, responsiveness, and innovative thinking to produce solutions that perform reliably in real-world operating conditions.

We work across commercial, institutional, and public-sector environments, delivering high-efficiency systems aligned with the realities of daily operations. By understanding how buildings and infrastructure are actually used, we design solutions that lower energy and operational costs, reduce maintenance burdens, and improve system dependability.

From our early beginnings as a building management systems installer and specialty lighting contractor, Tri-State Energy has grown into a full-service engineering organization. Today, we offer a complete range of services including energy audits, MEP design, utility coordination, incentive management, and turnkey installation—allowing us to oversee each phase of a project seamlessly.

As we move toward our 50th year in business, our focus remains on integrity, precision, and client-focused execution. We do not rely on shortcuts, inflated pricing, or standardized solutions; instead, we deliver practical, sustainable, and cost-effective results tailored to each facility.

We are committed to engineering a more efficient future through dependable, high-performance energy solutions. Our projects are led by Professional Engineers (PEs), Certified Energy Managers (CEMs), and experienced project managers who collaborate to implement advanced technologies that meet performance goals, reduce maintenance requirements, and maximize available incentives. From federal rebates to state and utility programs, we ensure every eligible incentive is fully leveraged.

Under the leadership of CEO Tejas Desai, our team brings decades of experience in energy engineering, advanced technologies, program development, construction management, and utility partnerships. With a hands-on, client-first mindset, we blend strategic leadership with proven field expertise—remaining engaged, responsive, and accountable through every stage of the project lifecycle.

Staying current with the latest trends in the energy industry is vital. We ensure your solutions are cutting-edge and future-proof.

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40+ Years of Energy Solutions

As New Jersey’s exclusive energy solutions provider and PSEG’s trusted partner, we combine engineering expertise and a deep understanding of incentives to strategically position our clients for success.

Who We Are

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