We cut energy consumption at industrial and commercial sites.
We design, finance and operate the efficiency programme end to end. The client commits no capital: our remuneration depends on the reduction in consumption we can measure.
Energy has become a strategic lever.
Energy prices in Europe are among the highest in the world. Energy bills are increasingly weighing on corporate competitiveness, while European regulation is accelerating the transition towards a low-emissions industrial base. In this environment, energy efficiency is no longer just a sustainability topic: it is a strategic lever to protect margins, reduce exposure to market volatility, and strengthen competitive positioning.
Among the highest prices in the world
EU energy prices: 1.6 times 2019 levels, pressuring competitiveness.
Mounting regulatory pressure
Greenhouse gas cut required by the European Climate Law.
Competitiveness under strain
What an Italian business pays for electricity versus its direct competitors.
One partner. One contract. Measured performance.
HULK covers the whole programme: design, financing, installation and ongoing operation of the efficiency measures. The client commits no capital. Our remuneration is tied to the reduction in consumption actually measured.
No upfront investment
We design and finance the intervention. The client does not tie up its own capital to upgrade its site.
Performance-based remuneration
Our remuneration is a function of the measured reduction in consumption. If consumption does not fall, we do not earn.
We measure, we do not estimate
Every result is verified against a baseline agreed with the client, following internationally recognised measurement protocols.
A single counterparty
Audit, design, financing, installation, operation and reporting within one contractual relationship.
Reduction targets, measurement criteria and commercial terms are defined in each client contract.
From audit to continuous monitoring.
- 01
Energy assessment
We analyse the site's historical consumption and its reduction potential.
- 02
Tailored proposal
Technical and commercial plan with targets and measurement rules.
- 03
Installation
Works scheduled and run without interrupting site operations.
- 04
Optimisation
Equipment calibrated against the site's real operating conditions.
- 05
Continuous monitoring
Dashboard and reporting on consumption and performance.
Not just hardware: a system that learns.
Efficiency is not installed once. HULK combines a network of sensors and actuators with a proprietary software platform that models the energy behaviour of each site and optimises its operation continuously.
Sense
IoT sensors and meters on the consumption points that matter. Data comes from the field, not an estimate.
Model
We build a model of the site's energy behaviour from time series, weather and operating cycles.
Predict
The model forecasts load and identifies the windows where consumption can be reduced.
Actuate
Automated control of equipment and actuators, within the operating constraints the client defines.
Verify
We measure the result against the agreed baseline. The model updates itself over time.
Optimisation operates within the service levels and process constraints defined by the client. These are system parameters, not variables to negotiate.
When efficiency work creates the most value.
Not every site has the same potential. These are the four things we look at first.
Continuous consumption
Operations running many hours a day, year-round, with a stable and predictable consumption profile.
High-impact systems
Climate control, heating, refrigeration or lighting accounting for a significant share of the site's total consumption.
Consumption history available
Ideally twelve months of documented consumption: the minimum horizon for building a reliable baseline.
Works compatible with operations
Accessible plant, and works that can be scheduled without interrupting site activity.
We work with both single sites and portfolios of multiple sites.
How we verify results.
A result that cannot be measured is not a result. The measurement method is agreed with the client before the intervention, not after.
Agreed baseline
Before any works we define with the client the reference period, the measurement points and the adjustment factors (output, weather, operating hours, product mix).
Recognised protocols
We set up measurement and verification following the IPMVP principles of the Efficiency Valuation Organization, the international reference for energy performance measurement.
Continuous reporting
Real-time dashboard and periodic reporting on consumption, performance and the status of interventions.
ESG-ready data
Energy data and associated emissions are exportable for sustainability reporting and for obligations set out in European regulation.
The people behind HULK.

Luca Piantoni
8+ years across private equity, banking and consulting at Partners Group, UBS and PwC.

Alberto Piantoni
Over 40 years as CEO of leading listed Italian companies. Studied at Berkeley and NYU.

Giovanni Bianchi
8+ years in building physics and photovoltaics; MSc in mechanical engineering, ETH.

Luca Dal Zilio
Geophysics professor at NTU, PhD in computational physics from ETH.

Andrea Monteduro
7+ years in infrastructure private equity at Partners Group and Ardian.

Alessio Pastore
10+ years in the energy sector across smart grids and regulation; The World Bank, IEA, Enel.
The team is complemented by highly specialised technical partners with an established track record in designing and delivering the works.
The questions we are asked most.
We reduce energy consumption at commercial and industrial sites by handling the entire process: from the initial analysis all the way through to the results. Specifically, we manage consumption analysis, project design, financing, installation, and monitoring. The major advantage for the customer is having a single point of contact and a single contractual relationship.
It means that the customer doesn't purchase equipment—they access a service. They don't have to advance any capital for the project, and our compensation is tied to the reduction in energy consumption we achieve. It's a model that works only if it also works for those who adopt it.
No equity capital. The energy efficiency retrofit for the site is fully financed by HULK, allowing the customer to avoid tying up their own resources. The financial terms of the service are then clearly defined in the contract, tailored to the specific characteristics of each individual site.
We work on technological support systems: HVAC and air treatment, refrigeration, lighting, control and regulation systems, and, where appropriate, renewable energy generation and storage.
No. We do not touch the machines or production lines that manufacture your product or provide your service. The automated optimization operates within the service levels and operational constraints defined together with you.
With a preliminary analysis of the site's energy consumption—at no cost and with no obligation. If concrete potential is identified, we present a technical and financial plan outlining reduction targets and measurement methods. From there, you decide whether to proceed.
Ideally, utility bills for the last twelve months, access to technical systems for an on-site inspection, and a contact person who can answer operational questions. If necessary, we'll ask you to share additional documents.
No. The work is scheduled in collaboration with you so as not to disrupt site operations.
Results are measured, not estimated. Energy consumption is compared to a baseline—the starting point—agreed upon before the work begins, using rigorous, internationally recognized measurement protocols.
HULK works on your behalf by coordinating a network of highly specialized partners. The client is relieved of the organizational burden: there is no need to select suppliers or coordinate construction sites. We handle partner selection, project management, and operational coordination, and HULK remains your sole contractual point of contact.
For commercial and industrial operations with significant and continuous energy consumption, where air conditioning, refrigeration, or lighting account for a substantial portion of total consumption. You'll also need at least twelve months of documented consumption data to establish a reliable baseline. We manage both individual locations and portfolios consisting of multiple sites.
Because our model shifts the risk to the right party: we do not ask you to invest capital, and our compensation depends on the results we achieve. Furthermore, our team combines specialized expertise in infrastructure finance, energy engineering, and data science, and is complemented by technical partners with solid, proven experience in the sector.
Start your site's energy efficiency journey today.
Talk to HULK's specialists for an initial technical discussion and find out how much your operation could reduce its consumption.
These answers are general in nature and describe our service model. Terms, duration and commercial conditions are defined in the contract entered into with each client.
Request a technical discussion.
We start with a preliminary analysis of the site's consumption. Ideally we need twelve months of utility bills — the minimum horizon for building a reliable baseline. We reply within two working days.
- NO COST FOR THE PRELIMINARY ANALYSIS
- NO COMMITMENT
- CONFIDENTIALITY ON SHARED DATA