Energy Efficiency May Be the Hidden Tool for Ensuring Electrification Equity
By Shaun Loyer, Program Manager Electrification is rapidly becoming a cornerstone of state and federal climate strategies. Without the right supporting policies, however, electrification could unintentionally increase energy costs for the households that can least afford it. The solution may already exist: pairing electrification with energy efficiency programs. To level set, electrification is an effort […]
Customer Experience Is Now Essential – Not a “Soft Metric”
By Becky Eshbach, Senior Director of Customer Experience Over the past few years, there has been a clear shift in how income-eligible energy-efficiency programs succeed or stall. Customer experience and a “Voice of the Customer” approach have become a necessity for successful programs. As we approach Triennium 2.5 and the New Jersey Comfort Partners program evolves toward deeper retrofits and broader eligibility, the customer’s journey will […]
CMC Energy Services Names Charlotte Matthews Chair of the Board
CMC Energy Services, a women-owned company with a 50-year legacy in energy efficiency, has appointed Charlotte Matthews as Chair of the Board of Directors. Matthews succeeds Eileen McGinnis, who served as Chair for five years and previously led the company as President for a decade. CMC is a leading provider of energy efficiency and electrification […]
Balancing Innovation and Responsibility: AI in Energy Efficiency
AI can be a powerful accelerant for energy efficiency programs—helping to identify the right customers, personalize outreach, and increase participation rates in ways that traditional marketing cannot match. When deployed strategically, AI can yield energy savings that far exceed the relatively small amount of electricity consumed by its use, creating a strong net benefit for […]
Don’t Pull the Plug on ENERGY STAR – Ending the Program Will Come at a Cost to All
As a senior leader of an energy efficiency program provider, I’ve seen firsthand how the ENERGY STAR® program powers more than just appliances – it powers equity, savings, and resilience in households that need it most. Proposals to eliminate or defund ENERGY STAR may seem like bureaucratic belt-tightening, but the real cost will fall squarely […]
CMC Energy Services Names Two Clean Energy and Sustainability Experts to Its Board
FORT WASHINGTON, PA (July 6, 2022) – With an eye to future growth opportunities, CMC Energy Services has named Lisa Frantzis and Faith Taylor to its Board of Directors effective June 1. These dynamic business leaders bring a wealth of experiences—particularly in clean energy and sustainability—that will ensure CMC is well-positioned for a decarbonized world that treats all people equitably. “As […]
As Summer Temps Approach, Reduce Costs, Ensure Safety and Increase Comfort for Seniors in Their Homes
FORT WASHINGTON, Pa., May 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Summer is fast approaching and as temperatures rise, so will electric bills. Most people use electricity to cool their homes and with that comes higher bills. CMC Energy Services works with several local utilities to offer free services to help seniors keep monthly bills low. Few groups […]
CMC Energy Services Names Former President as Its New Chair of Board of Directors
FORT WASHINGTON, PA – Nationally recognized energy efficiency company CMC Energy Services has named former President and CEO Eileen McGinnis Chair of its Board of Directors, succeeding Mimi Iklé-Khalsa, the company’s co-owner. McGinnis, who served as CMC’s president for a decade before joining the Board in 2018 becomes the company’s fourth Chair in its 44-year […]
CMC Promotes Blaine Fox to Vice President for Business Development
FORT WASHINGTON, PA – Recognizing the significant contributions he has made to growing CMC Energy Services’ business, Blaine Fox was named Vice President for Business Development, effective immediately. “Blaine is a well-respected business development leader who is at the forefront of the nation’s clean heating and cooling marketplace,” said Tina Bennett, president and CEO. “He is […]
CMC Energy Services Names New Chief Information Officer
FORT WASHINGTON, PA – With an eye toward the increasing importance Information Technology plays in the daily lives of customers and employees, CMC Energy Services has named widely respected IT leader Paul Mackay as its first Chief Information Officer, effective immediately. “Data and technology empower our people and the customers we serve to accomplish more and […]