Brilliant Source Energy began with a simple belief: energy shouldn’t feel complicated. For years, our founder worked inside an industry that left customers confused, underserved, and without the support they deserved. Too many families struggled to understand their options. Too many businesses were forced to choose between cost, reliability, and clarity.
We built Brilliant Source Energy to change that.
What started as a small team committed to doing things differently has now grown into a company guided by transparency, integrity, and real human connection. Our work is rooted in listening first, solving problems with intention, and helping people confidently navigate the energy systems that power their lives.
Today, we’re proud to serve communities across the region and are still driven by that same promise we made on day one: keep energy simple, honest, and dependable.
Our mission is to deliver energy solutions that make life easier, safer, and more efficient for the people who rely on us every day.
We focus on:
- Clear guidance that empowers customers
- Reliable service backed by responsive support
- Solutions that reduce waste, improve efficiency, and build long-term resilience
At every step, our goal is to help people feel confident in the decisions they’re making for their homes, their businesses, and their future.
Dawn Paytosh
CEO
Sherilynne Grecol
Special Projects Administrator
Emily Lutsock
Business Development Support Specialist
Vince DiMaio
Lead Auditor
Nate Davis
Sales
David McCarty
Sales
Chris Tjotjos
Sales
Horsburgh & Scott
“When we first engaged Brilliant Source Energy, we expected help managing our electricity contracts. What we got was a true energy partner who has transformed how we think aboutand spend onenergy across our operations.
Over the years, Dawn and her team have delivered results that go far beyond procurement. They upgraded our facilities to LED lighting, implemented power quality solutions to protect our equipment, and conducted thorough billing audits that uncovered significant overpayments we never would have caught on our own.
Most recently, Brilliant Source facilitated a comprehensive site assessment that qualified us for substantial grant funding. Now they’re proposing a solar installation for our Illinois facility that, between incentives, rebates, and grants, will essentially pay for itselfand then some.
What sets Brilliant Source apart is their holistic approach. They don’t just negotiate rates; they look at every angle to reduce costs and improve efficiency. They’ve become an extension of our team, and the value they’ve delivered has far exceeded our expectations.
We recommend Brilliant Source Energy without hesitation to any organization looking for more than a broker- they’re strategic partners who genuinely care about your bottom line.”
Wesley Decatur
“Dawn at Brilliant Source Energy provided us with a holistic approach to our energy usage philosophy. She provided us with easy to understand analysis with usueful insights explaining the complexity of the energy, why we are paying what we are paying, what we could be paying, and even lended a hand with our internal budget projections. Her knowledge of the space is bar none… we were at +12 cents per kWh and, by relying on Dawn & BSE, our power rate dropped to sub-4.5 cents within 60-90 days…The benefits we’ve experienced have exceeded all of our expectations. I would highly recommend Dawn & Brilliant Source Energy to anyone who likes to save money and likes hassle-free solutions in the industry.”
Mike Peplowski
“I have been working with Dawn since locating my business in Cleveland. Her and her team have helped us reduce costs and provide added value to our tenants as resource for those who pay their own electric bills across 450,000 sq. ft. of office, retail and residential rental properties in downtown Cleveland. I would highly recommend this company to anyone trying to get their utility costs under control. Big thumbs up from me.”
Rocky Carollo
“JPMS Property One and Two has used Brilliant Source Energy for years and I just wanted to note how happy we have been from the beginning with them. Dawn the owner has always been attentive to our needs and has saved us a lot of money in finding us the best ways to reduce our utilities and merchant costs for our buildings. The most impressive part is the professionalism, courtesy ,knowledge she provides her clients. We look forward to working with Dawn and Brilliant Source Energy for years to come and our excited about the additional opportunities she can provide in saving us money and making us more efficient in the future. I highly recommend Dawn and her team feel free to reach out to me for any further questions.”
What We Believe
Clarity matters
Quality matters
Community Matters
Responsibility Matters
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As the energy landscape continues to evolve, so do we. Our focus is on expanding our services, strengthening our support model, and introducing more efficient, sustainable solutions for the customers who depend on us.
We’re building for the long term — with a commitment to innovation, responsibility, and staying true to the values that started it all.