High Performing Firm Earns a Place Among the Nation’s Most Successful Independent Businesses

DETROIT, Aug. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Walker-Miller Energy Services announced it has been ranked No. 1045 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, the annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list is the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s most successful independent and entrepreneurial businesses, recognizing companies that have achieved remarkable growth while driving innovation, creating jobs, and shaping the future of the economy. Past honorees include companies such as Microsoft, Meta, Chobani, Oracle, and Patagonia.

“Being named to the 2026 Inc. 5000 list is a powerful reminder of what can happen when you lead with purpose and never lose sight of the people you’re serving,” says Carla Walker-Miller, Founder and CEO of Walker-Miller Energy Services. “From the beginning, our mission has been to create positive impact by helping families, businesses, and communities access energy solutions that improve quality of life, reduce energy burdens, and expand economic opportunity. As one of the nation’s largest Black- and woman-owned energy efficiency and clean energy firms, we have shown that it is possible to build a high-performing company while staying true to our values.”

Walker-Miller continues, “This recognition belongs to our incredible team, whose passion and commitment drive our success every day, and to our clients and partners who trust us to help them achieve their goals. I am especially proud that our growth reflects the strength, resilience, and innovation of Detroit and the many communities we serve. We are honored by this recognition, but even more excited about the opportunity ahead as we continue to lead the transition to a more sustainable, equitable, and prosperous energy future.”

This year’s Inc. 5000 recognizes a new class of companies redefining what growth looks like. From AI and advanced manufacturing to healthcare, consumer products, and professional services, these businesses are expanding their impact, creating jobs and proving that entrepreneurial ambition continues to fuel the U.S. economy. Among the 5,000 companies on the list, the median three-year revenue growth rate was 130%, and those companies have collectively added more than 627,208 jobs to the U.S. economy over the past three years.

For the full Inc. 5000 list, honoree company profiles, and a searchable database by industry and location, please visit: www.inc.com/inc5000.

“Every company on the Inc. 5000 has a story of perseverance, smart decision making, and a refusal to sit still,” says Mike Hofman, editor-in-chief of Inc. “Their growth reflects more than strong financial performance–it reflects creativity, resilience, and the customer focus required to build companies that make a lasting impact. We congratulate all honorees on this significant achievement.”

Inc. will celebrate the honorees at the 2026 Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala, taking place October 14–16 in Dallas, Texas and the top 500 will be listed in the Fall issue of Inc. Magazine. Tickets are on sale now. 

Inc. 5000 List Methodology
Companies on the 2026 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2022 to 2025. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2022. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2025. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2022 is $100,000; the minimum for 2025 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons.

About Walker-Miller Energy Services
Walker-Miller Energy Services (Walker-Miller) is a Certified B Corporation, convener of the annual Resilience and Equity in the Clean Energy Sector Summit (RECESS), and trusted partner with deep roots in the energy industry. With a team that reflects the rich diversity of this country, Walker-Miller designs energy efficiency and clean energy programs, sources products, trains inclusive workforces, develops outreach strategies, and provides innovative research and development around access to clean energy resources and associated benefits. Our efforts help decrease energy burdens for residents and business owners, drive equitable access to clean energy jobs, invite diverse businesses into the clean energy economy, and serve the needs of asset limited income constrained communities with compassion, to drive the benefits of clean energy to all. For more information, visit www.wmenergy.com.

About Inc.
Inc. is the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future. Through its journalism, Inc. aims to inform, educate, and elevate the profile of its community: the risk-takers, the innovators, and the ultra-driven go-getters who are creating the future of business. Inc. is published by Mansueto Ventures LLC, along with fellow leading business publication Fast Company. For more information, visit www.inc.com

Kebina Young (313) 570-1747, kyoung@wmenergy.com

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