We put the gears in motion, and make sure they work.

A building is only as good as the sum of its parts. We approach buildings from a holistic perspective, ensuring all parts are working in concert to best meet and serve the needs of owners, operators, and occupants. From mechanical systems hidden from view to public spaces used everyday, we leave no stone unturned when tackling a project.

Our knowledge, expertise, and level of care allow us to operate in high gear. The multidisciplinary learnings and experiences within our core competencies of commissioning and efficiency work together and drive us to continuously improve and evolve our services.

 

Who We Are

Improving the way buildings work for people and planet is our mission. We're in the business of decreasing building energy use that has both the benefit of making good economic sense for our clients, and combats climate change. We specialize in innovative services and best practices that deliver results in individual buildings or across efficiency programs.

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We're Hiring!

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Portland, ME (Hybrid)
Burlington, VT (Hybrid)
 

What we do

Cx Associates is in the business of decreasing building energy use as a way to combat climate change through all of our service areas. We focus on innovation and best practices to deliver results that make a difference in individual buildings, or across efficiency programs.

Cx Associates’ independent design review resulted in both cost savings and more green alternatives for our expansion project. We were able to save$40,000 off the initial construction bids and meet project objectives including ongoing annual savings and a quiet energy conscious building.
Jed Graef
Vermont Zen Center
We appreciate that Cx Associates does a thorough analysis job, and then provides actionable measures that make sense, and bring results for the customer. This level of service is not easy to find just anywhere.
Jake Yanulavich
Burlington Electric Department
[Cx Associates] are the greatest construction resource since the rechargeable drill. Thanks for your help.
Jeffrey P. Carlson
Sr. Project Manager at Engelberth Construction Inc.
I appreciate Cx Associates’ ability to provide us with that extra set of eyes during the design review process. Cx Associates’ ability to dedicate their time and expertise is like an insurance policy for us. It gives me the confidence to know our design engineers have done an adequate job and that they haven’t missed anything. Investing ahead of time eliminates problems and additional costs during the project.
Wes Pooler
Director of Facilities, Univ. of Vermont Medical Center
 

Design Phase Services

Waiting until your project is in construction to think about energy efficiency and commissioning services is a missed opportunity to address issues before they're built. We can help by saving you on first costs, and potentially avoid serious code violations and costly repairs down the road. We offer design reviews that have proven to save building owners energy, time, and money. 
 

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Air Quality & Ventilation Expertise

Cx Associates associate principal Eveline Killian and senior engineer Katie Mason present Building Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Considerations during COVID-19 hosted by the Burlington 2030 District with Burlington Electric Department.

Read more about our pandemic response experience...

 

Building Energy Resilience

Visit our blog for ideas to fuel a sustainable built environment.

Historic Brick: Balancing Preservation and Climate Action

Insulating behind historic brick poses challenges for architects and preservationists alike. While it promises energy...

The Challenge of Decarbonizing the Grid

Cx Associates is a mission driven energy engineering firm that works with buildings, mostly Commercial and Industrial...

Onboarding with Purpose

Have you ever started a new job and your first day goes something like this: You arrive, and no one was expecting you...