Franklin Energy Services was founded in 1989 as a business focused entirely on the administration and delivery of utility and government agency energy efficiency and renewable energy programs.  The Company leads development, administration, and implementation of conservation programs for clients targeting low income, residential, agricultural, commercial, and industrial markets in multiple states.  As a result of a transaction with a regionally-focused private equity group and existing management, the owners divested of a significant portion of their ownership in the Company at an attractive valuation.  Further, the shareholders achieved another key objective of keeping the business based in Port Washington, Wisconsin.