Bergquist Inc. & EC POWER Inc. Announce Strategic Partnership

Toledo, Ohio (June 22, 2026) — Bergquist Inc., a propane equipment distributor in the United States, announced a strategic partnership with EC POWER Inc., a global high-efficiency micro combined heat and power (micro-CHP) systems provider, to accelerate deployment of micro-CHP solutions nationwide. 

The partnership was created in response to growing U.S. demand for on-site power generation, lower energy costs and grid resilience, particularly in commercial, institutional, and propane-served markets. Bergquist will serve as a national distributor of EC POWER’s XRGI 25 micro-CHP system and will install two XRGI 25 systems in its own facilities for demo and training purposes. 

By partnering with EC POWER, Bergquist is expanding its role from equipment distribution into technical leadership and structured market development for micro‑CHP.  

“As the propane industry evolves, our customers are asking us to help them solve energy challenges that require proven, scalable technology supported by deep engineering expertise,” said Lauren Clark, president and CEO of Bergquist, Inc. “EC POWER brings decades of real‑world micro‑CHP experience and a product platform that aligns naturally with propane‑served markets. Just as importantly, they understand that CHP will not scale in the U.S. without a strong enablement model around dealers, training, and lifecycle support.” 

“Bergquist is not treating micro‑CHP as a product they hand off to the market — they are actively building the technical, organizational, and training capabilities required to support dealers and customers throughout the entire project lifecycle,” said Anders Thorsen, CEO of EC POWER Inc. “That commitment allows us to scale responsibly, maintaining performance, quality, and customer confidence as volume grows. Together, we are combining proven technology with a purpose‑built go‑to‑market engine that removes traditional barriers to CHP adoption and opens a large, underserved segment of the U.S. energy market.” 

To underscore its commitment to the new power generation market, Bergquist appointed Amy Berg to lead its newly formed Marketer Growth Solutions (MGS) team. The MGS team will guide propane marketers as they evolve into on-site energy providers by offering expert support and technical assistance for products like the XRGI 25 micro-CHP unit. 

“More than 30 years ago, EC POWER was founded on the belief that efficient, decentralized energy could play a meaningful role in the future energy landscape,” said Bjarne Bogner, founder and CEO of EC POWER A/S. “Seeing that vision now extend into the U.S. market with a partner like Bergquist is something I am both proud of and encouraged by. Their commitment to building a structured and long-term market approach reflects the same values that have guided EC POWER from the beginning.”