ANAHEIM, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)—Willdan Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: WLDN) announced today that Alameda County,
California, has selected Willdan for a $97 million contract to design and implement energy and infrastructure
upgrades. This energy savings performance contract includes electrification of major HVAC systems, solar PV
generation, EV charging stations, and several other efficiency, deferred maintenance, and decarbonization upgrades
across 24 sites, reducing annual carbon emissions by approximately 1,777 metric tons of CO₂e. Willdan is also
providing
consulting for the County to identify outside funding opportunities that could further reduce out-of-pocket costs.
“Willdan is proud to have been selected from a highly competitive field,” said Mike Bieber, Willdan’s Chief Executive
Officer. “These projects build on our 24-year history of service to Alameda County and demonstrate our ability to
deliver creative and cost-effective approaches to modernize infrastructure, strengthen resilience, and achieve lasting
energy and cost savings.”
About Alameda County
Established in 1853, Alameda County is a thriving county in the Bay Area of California. Its geography ranges from
urban marinas to rolling open spaces, hillside lakes, and streams. As of the most recent census, Alameda is the
seventh-most populous county in California, with more than 1,680,000 residents. Alameda County has 14 incorporated
cities, including Oakland, its largest city and the seat of the County government, and several unincorporated
communities.
About Willdan
Willdan is a nationwide provider of professional, technical, and consulting
services to utilities, government agencies, and private industry. Willdan’s
service offerings span a broad set of complementary disciplines that include
electric grid solutions, energy efficiency and sustainability, energy policy
planning and advisory, engineering and planning, and municipal financial
consulting. For additional information, visit Willdan's website at
www.willdan.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this press release that are not purely historical are
forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. It is important to note that Willdan’s actual
results could differ materially from those in any such forward-looking
statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially
include, but are not limited to, the risk factors listed from time to time in
Willdan’s reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission,
including, but not limited to, the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed for the
year ended December 29, 2023. Willdan cautions investors not to place undue
reliance on the forward-looking statements contained in this press release.
Willdan disclaims any obligation to, and does not undertake to, update or
revise any forward-looking statements in this press release.
Contact
Al Kaschalk
Vice President
310-922-5643
akaschalk@willdan.com
