Who Is i3 Energy?

i3 Energy is a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) led by founder Sandra Blackwood, built on a core belief in Inclusion, Integration, and Innovation (the “i3” in their name). Their team offers decades of experience designing and delivering energy efficiency programs—from on-the-ground inspections to trade ally development, incentive processing, and proprietary software .
With field advisors who come from HVAC, refrigeration, and electrical backgrounds, i3 brings unmatched technical fluency to program delivery and training. They don’t just manage programs—they work side by side with contractors, equipping them to expand their offerings and maximize program success.

How We Work Together

Our partnership with i3 Energy is built on trust, transparency, and showing up for each other in ways that make us stronger. Sometimes that means passing along an RFP better suited to the other, sometimes it’s a quick call to compare notes on the less glamorous parts of running a business—like payroll systems or insurance—and sometimes it’s simply standing side by side at a conference when neither of us feels like “working the room.” Those small moments have built a foundation of candor and reliability, we can share ideas openly, get an honest reaction, and celebrate each other’s wins. It’s a partnership rooted in authenticity, where supporting one another naturally creates opportunities for both.

i3 Energy Services at a Glance

i3 Energy supports a wide range of energy efficiency initiatives, including:

• Small business direct install programs. On-site energy assessments, customer support, and installation of lighting, HVAC, refrigeration, and controls upgrades.
• Trade ally development & energy advisor services. Recruitment, onboarding, and training for contractors in both lighting and non-lighting measures (e.g. refrigeration, HVAC, EMS).
• Mobile home energy initiatives. Diagnostic testing, air sealing, ductwork, and full electrification retrofits for manufactured homes.
• Trademarked energy snapshot software. A secure, cloud-based software platform that streamlines enrollment, assessments, reporting, and EM&V across commercial and residential programs.
• Incentive & rebate processing. End-to-end rebate administration, application verification, payment processing, and compliance tracking for energy efficiency programs.

Why i3 Energy Matters

The clean energy space needs partners who are flexible, fast-moving, and grounded in real-world experience. i3 Energy brings that and more. Their team works with contractors—not just as program liaisons, but as mentors, technicians, and collaborators. Their impact shows up not only in energy savings, but in trade ally growth and stronger delivery networks.

That’s why we’re proud to have them listed among our Partner Organizations—and even prouder to work with them on clean energy solutions that truly deliver.