ADM, a Qualus Company
UtilitiesCalifornia, United States51-200 Employees
ADM Associates, founded in 1979 and now operating as ADM, a Qualus Company, is a utilities-focused energy research firm based in Sacramento, California. It has built a national reputation for energy program evaluation, delivering rigorous work to utilities, public agencies, and energy organizations across the United States. In July 2025, ADM became part of Qualus through an acquisition, aligning with a broader power solutions firm. Its services cover a broad spectrum of energy program evaluation and related activities, including assessments of energy efficiency and demand response, process and behavioral programs, data science and regulatory support, concurrent evaluation and measurement, and emerging technology assessment. The work is performed by a multidisciplinary team of engineers, social science researchers, and analysts, and the firm shares insights at industry forums such as the International Energy Program Evaluation Conference. The organization serves utilities, public agencies, and energy organizations nationwide from its Sacramento base within the utilities industry.