Performance Contracting

Most performance contracting firms focus on individual energy conservation measures. CMTA takes the same holistic approach to performance contracting as we do to our design. We benchmark a building’s existing energy consumption and compare it to our database of real energy performance. This comparison allows us to fully understand the building’s potential. Based on this understanding, we target a new energy usage rate and design strategies to meet the goal.

The energy performance guarantee differentiates CMTA from all our competition. In this industry, it is standard to use an energy model as the basis of the guarantee. CMTA’s approach sets us apart because we guarantee the energy savings based on the actual utility meter readings.

CMTA reviews guarantee options with each client in order to provide a project guarantee and measurement and verification plan that is beneficial for the client. For buildings with deep retrofits, we always utilize a full meter guarantee which expresses the guarantee as a simple math problem. The meter is read at the beginning of the year and again at the end of the year. The difference shows if the guarantee was met or not.

Every project that CMTA has completed to date has not only met the guarantee using this model, but exceeded it in every case.

$500M Contracts Executed $30M+ Exceeded Savings

Commercial Spaces

When designing systems for office buildings, we place emphasis on the balance between comfort, sustainability, and budget. The cyclical nature of office building design trends has encouraged us to design adaptable mechanical and electrical systems. As design consultants, we offer solutions to challenges, such as providing flexibility to accommodate future tenant requirements.

The properties of light — intensity, direction, and color temperature — provide an opportunity to create an atmosphere reflective of company culture and vision while maintaining visual comfort. We collaborate with the design team to create a high-quality lighting system that is unique, functional, and balanced at the intersection of economics, human needs, and architecture. Our team of Lighting Certified Designers provide beautiful, modern, and sustainable lighting options that adapt to each space’s need.

CMTA frequently contributes to technical publications, including the ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design Guide (AEDG) for achieving Zero Energy in small to medium office buildings. This publication was co-Authored by CMTA Vice President Tony Hans, and features six case studies on Zero Energy Ready facilities — three of the six facilities were designed by CMTA.