5 Years on the Inc. 5000 List Proves Budderfly’s Impact

We live in a world that is constantly evolving, with new precedents set almost daily. But over the past five years, one thing has remained constant: Budderfly’s growth. 

We were just included on the annual Inc. 5000 list of 2025, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America—for the fifth year in a row! 

We are proud of this achievement, and even more we are thrilled with what is signals about the growing popularity of energy efficiency for businesses across America. It’s not a trend: implementing our solutions has helped thousands of businesses across the U.S. save money while driving down their energy usage and carbon emissions. Five years of explosive growth proves Budderfly’s unique model works to create undeniable impact.  

The Inc. 5000 list provides a data-driven snapshot of the most successful companies within the economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent, entrepreneurial businesses. In 2025, the stakes were higher than ever for companies considered for the list. 

“Making the Inc. 5000 is always a remarkable achievement, but earning a spot this year speaks volumes about a company’s tenacity and clarity of vision,” says Mike Hofman, editor-in-chief of Inc. “These businesses have thrived amid rising costs, shifting global dynamics, and constant change. They didn’t just weather the storm—they grew through it, and their stories are a powerful reminder that the entrepreneurial spirit is the engine of the U.S. economy.” 

It’s been an exciting 5 years at Budderfly, and our nonstop growth is the result of a continuous push to learn and evolve. We’ve added new solutions to our arsenal, like on-site renewable energy and water-saving technologies. We’ve tweaked our approach to energy management as we learn what truly works best for our clients, adding new features to our Customer Portal and refining our utility billing process. This year we even launched a virtual power plant to scale our energy saving capabilities across our network, helping protect the grid and increasing energy savings. This commitment to continued improvement has ensured our customers get impressive energy-saving outcomes and that our business thrives. 

 It’s exciting to see how our placement on the Inc. 5000 list has evolved over the years. In 2021, we were listed as #10 overall, as in our critical formative years we achieved significant growth that propelled us forward and cemented our status as a leading energy management provider. 

In 2025, our Inc. 5000 placement is: 

• #1050 Overall 
• 13 in Energy 
• #4 in Connecticut 

We share this not just as recognition, but as proof that our innovative business model for energy efficiency works—and that companies partnering with us can expect a top-tier experience from a dynamic, results-driven team.  

If you’d like to learn more about how we’ve kept growing over the years and how our solutions can help your business save on energy, streamline operations, and boost sustainability, contact us today.