For generations to come
Eneration comes from a combination of the words “energy” and “generation,” reflecting the company’s core mission. The name was born from the idea that Eneration’s impact begins day one and extends for generations to come.
From One Hospital’s Vision to a Nationwide Mission
Eneration was born out of a groundbreaking success story. Our team played a pivotal part in Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, Wisconsin, becoming the first healthcare system in the U.S. to achieve energy independence.
What started as one system’s commitment to sustainability quickly revealed a powerful truth: energy efficiency doesn’t just reduce operational costs—it empowers healthcare organizations to better live their mission to improve the health of the people, populations, and communities they serve.
That experience sparked a bigger purpose. We realized the same approach could help health systems across the country achieve meaningful cost savings, reduce environmental impact, and reinvest in what matters most—their mission to care for others. Eneration was created to bring that vision to life.
How we help healthcare organizations succeed
Our work is grounded in a clear understanding of healthcare operations, energy use, and the pressure to reduce costs without disrupting care. We meet you where you are—whether that’s tackling a single facility or exploring broader opportunities—and focus on what matters most to you.
With no upfront costs, no disruption to operations, and a track record of long-term savings, we help healthcare leaders take smart, practical steps toward sustainability and cost reduction.
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We identify and implement energy-saving opportunities—lowering costs and improving performance without impacting day-to-day operations.
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We partner from early design through occupancy to ensure new buildings hit energy performance goals and deliver long-term value.
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We consult on renewable energy generation, such as solar, wind, and combined heat and power (CHP), to help healthcare organizations diversify energy sources and reduce carbon footprints.
We drive savings and advance your mission.
Our Expertise in Action:
Proven Results in Healthcare
With more than 60 years of combined healthcare experience, the Eneration team has developed a proven approach to energy sustainability in healthcare. We know how to:
Cut energy use and waste in existing facilities
Identify and implement the best local renewable options
Design and build cost-effective, ultra-efficient facilities
Bring new buildings online that meet energy targets and perform long-term
Address the unique challenges and opportunities healthcare leaders face
Achieve all this without disrupting operations—and always prioritizing patient safety and care
We know what works, what doesn’t, and how to deliver results without compromise.
Why Healthcare Leaders Trust Us
Our team comes from healthcare — we understand your unique challenges.
We know what works, what doesn’t, and how to deliver results without compromise.
We help reduce costs while safeguarding mission-critical operations.
We focus exclusively on healthcare energy solutions.
Patient experience and safety are never compromised.
We deliver measurable results, not just promises.
We partner with your team to ensure solutions support your mission and long-term goals.
You take no risk — you don’t pay until verified savings are delivered.
Powering Healthcare’s Mission with Sustainable Energy
Eneration’s mission is to reduce the cost of healthcare while improving the world through energy sustainability. Our vision is to help healthcare organizations advance their mission by cutting energy use, lowering emissions, and freeing resources to focus on what matters most: caring for people, populations, and communities.
Over the next decade, we aim to:
Cut energy demand by 75 trillion Btus – a 10% reduction in total U.S. healthcare energy use
Eliminate 5 million tons of CO₂ emissions – equivalent to removing 1.1 million cars from U.S. roads
Generate $1 billion+ in cost savings – allowing healthcare systems to reinvest in care and community health
Meet the Team Behind Eneration
Board of Directors
Dr. Jeff Thompson, MD
John Lyche
Dr. Stephen Shapiro, MD
Corey Zarecki
Alan Eber
Strategic Advisors
Rob Majteles
Rob is an impact investor and entrepreneur.
With decades of operating, investment, and board experience, including having run three companies as a CEO, Rob has long been viewed as a force multiplier as a board member and as a fund advisor. Rob focuses on impact as the driving factor in entrepreneurial and investment success and is a passionate advocate for climate and sustainability and social impact growth initiatives that both serve the planet and create enormous financial wins.
Senior Advisor, Impact
Jeff Rich
Senior Advisor, Innovation & Renewable Generation
Jeff Rich has three decades of experience in manufacturing, engineering, healthcare and energy management. Jeff was responsible for developing Gundersen Health System’s Envision Program and leading energy conservation and renewable generation projects to reach Gundersen’s first day of energy independence in October 2014. He has experience in successfully developing and operating solar, wind, biomass, geothermal and biogas projects such as landfill gas and manure digester technologies.
Jeff has a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from UW-Platteville, Wisconsin, and is a certified Six Sigma Master Black Belt.
Laura Olson has more than a decade of experience in healthcare strategy, business development, and mergers and acquisitions. She is a founding contributor to Eneration, where she helped build the company's go-to-market strategy, client engagement model, and operational infrastructure from the ground up.
Laura brings expertise in strategic due diligence, competitive and market intelligence, contract negotiation, and state and federal regulatory frameworks. She has led complex M&A transactions, strategic affiliations, and enterprise real estate across a large multi-state health system. She is also the Founder and Principal of Elo & Co., a healthcare advisory firm focused on strategic diligence and organizational change.
Laura holds an MBA from Viterbo University and a BA in Mass Communication from Winona State University.
Senior Advisor, Client Relations
Laura Olson
Leadership and Team
At Eneration, our leadership and team work collaboratively to turn vision into action. From seasoned executives to skilled engineers, project managers, and energy specialists, every member plays a vital role in delivering innovative, practical solutions that reduce costs and support healthcare’s mission. Together, we bring deep expertise, passion, and commitment to every client, ensuring your organization achieves lasting sustainability and operational excellence. Meet the people behind Eneration:
Alan Eber
Chief Executive Officer
With 25 years of HVAC design and healthcare facility leadership experience, Alan Eber was integral in helping Gundersen become the first energy-independent health system, guiding the process as Gundersen’s Energy Manager, Director of Facilities and most recently, Director of Envision. He has a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and an MBA from Viterbo University, La Crosse, Wisconsin. Alan has experience leading multidisciplinary healthcare teams and successfully consulting with other systems in their energy sustainability journey.
Michael O’Neill
Director of Finance
With over 30 years of experience leading people, projects, and strategic initiatives, Mike brings a proven track record of driving performance in diverse industries including manufacturing, healthcare, and event management.
Throughout his career, Mike has led functions in Quality, Finance, Project Management, and Strategy. Prior to joining Eneration, he served as Vice President of Quality at Gundersen Health System and as a Customer Quality Leader at Trane Technologies. He also managed business operations and facilities for Oktoberfest USA, the annual fall festival in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Mike holds an MBA from the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse and a Bachelor's degree in Finance and Economics from the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point. He is a certified Lean Sigma Black Belt and has completed the Six Sigma Master Black Belt core program. Mike is committed to fostering operational excellence, aligning with high-performing teams, and delivering impactful results.
Josh Corcoran brings nine years of experience helping hospitals, health systems, and healthcare organizations across the country solve complex workforce challenges through strategic, relationship‑focused partnerships. He began his career as a healthcare recruiter at Amergis Healthcare Staffing and advanced through a series of progressively senior sales roles, ultimately serving as Director of Sales. Throughout his time at Amergis, he supported large healthcare organizations with custom solutions and consistently delivered white‑glove service to clients navigating critical operational demands.
Josh’s background is rooted in uncovering and fully understanding the issues that matter most to healthcare leaders, then shaping solutions that create meaningful and lasting impact. He has built trusted relationships nationwide and brings a strong track record of helping healthcare partners address high‑value operational needs.
Josh holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science from the University of Notre Dame. At Eneration, he is tying his healthcare sales experience back to his degree and his passion for sustainability to help reduce the cost of healthcare and support better outcomes for patients and communities.
Director of BUsiness Development
Keith Edgerton
Director of sustainable Solutions
Keith Edgerton has more than three decades of experience in sustainability, medical architecture, and facility engineering. He is an expert in guiding healthcare organizations through the complex technical and operational shifts required to build climate resilience and achieve deep decarbonization.
Keith’s unique perspective is rooted in a hands-on approach to the built environment. Early in his career, he chose to work as a carpenter to build a custom home he designed—a move he made specifically to increase his practical competence as a designer. This foundation informed his subsequent leadership in medical architecture and construction, where he managed engineering operations for major acute care hospital campuses, including St. Peter Hospital in Olympia, WA.
Prior to joining Eneration, Keith served as the U.S. Director of Climate Solutions for Health Care Without Harm (HCWH). In this role, he supported the U.S. health sector in achieving net-zero emissions through science-based targets. His previous experience also includes a decade-long tenure with Providence Health System, where he coordinated sustainability, construction, and employee transportation initiatives. Keith holds an accredited five-year degree in Architecture from Kansas State University.
Richard Vogel
engineer
Rick is a seasoned electrical engineer with a deep and diverse background in technology and healthcare. Rick contributes his technical expertise to support Eneration’s mission of improving energy efficiency in healthcare organizations. With decades of experience, Rick brings both strategic insight and practical engineering skill to the Eneration team.
Before joining Eneration, Rick worked extensively in the healthcare sector, where he developed solutions to support clinical systems and hospital operations. His work helped streamline processes and improve data accuracy across healthcare environments, giving him a strong understanding of the industry’s technical and regulatory demands. Now at Eneration, he is combining that experience with his passion for sustainable innovation to make a meaningful impact in the energy space.
Ashley Murphy
Program Manager
With over a decade of experience in project leadership, financial management, and operations within highly regulated industries, Ashley brings a proven record of successfully delivering complex initiatives from concept to completion. Most recently, at Rocky Mountain Scientific Laboratory, she managed multimillion-dollar programs through their full life cycle, ensuring strategic alignment and collaborated closely with technical teams and vendors.
Ashley holds a Bachelor of Science in Project Management from Colorado State University and is PMP-certified. She is a veteran of the Illinois Army National Guard, served as a Communication Specialist and was deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
At Eneration, Ashley applies her strategic planning, leadership, and collaboration skills to streamline operations, empower teams, and deliver measurable results that drive organizational success.
Join OUR team
At Eneration, we’re building a team of curious, driven, and collaborative people who are passionate about helping healthcare organizations thrive through smarter energy solutions. If you’re looking for meaningful work with real impact, you’ll find it here.
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We currently are not hiring. Please check back soon as we are growing.
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