EBI has been approved as a Qualified Service Provider (QSP) under the Mass Save® Existing Building Commissioning (EBCx) offer, expanding our ability to help Massachusetts building owners improve energy performance and access available utility incentives.
For commercial and institutional property owners facing rising energy costs and increased performance expectations, this offer provides a practical and financially supported path to optimize existing systems.
Building Performance Doesn’t Stay Static
Even well-designed facilities gradually lose efficiency over time.
Control sequences are overridden. Equipment is replaced. Schedules shift. Occupancy patterns change.
The result is often:
- Simultaneous heating and cooling
- Inefficient ventilation
- Equipment running longer than necessary
- Higher utility costs
- Comfort complaints
- Unnecessary wear on critical systems
Many buildings operate below their potential performance, without a clear roadmap to correct it.
What Is the Mass Save® EBCx offer?
The Mass Save Existing Building Commissioning (EBCx) offer provides financial incentives to support retro-commissioning and monitoring-based commissioning in Massachusetts commercial and institutional buildings.
The offer is designed to identify and correct operational inefficiencies in:
- HVAC systems
- Building automation systems (BAS)
- Control sequences
- Equipment scheduling
- Ventilation and airflow balance
Retro-commissioning projects commonly achieve 10–20% energy savings, often with limited capital investment.
By offsetting a portion of project costs, Mass Save helps accelerate payback and reduce financial barriers to performance improvements.
How EBI Supports EBCx Projects
As an approved Mass Save QSP, EBI is authorized to deliver commissioning services under the offer.
Our Energy & Sustainability team works with clients to:
- Evaluate offer eligibility
- Develop a commissioning scope aligned with utility requirements
- Identify qualifying energy conservation measures
- Navigate incentive documentation and approval
- Implement corrective actions
- Verify and document measurable results
EBI brings multidisciplinary engineering expertise to ensure improvements are technically sound, operationally practical, and financially meaningful.
Strategic Benefits Beyond Energy Savings
While cost reduction is often the primary driver, retro-commissioning also supports broader objectives, including:
- ESG and sustainability reporting
- Decarbonization initiatives
- Local energy code compliance
- Tenant comfort and retention
- Extended equipment life
- Reduced maintenance demands
In today’s operating environment, performance transparency and efficiency are increasingly critical to asset value and long-term planning.
Which Facilities May Qualify?
The Mass Save EBCx offer generally applies to:
- Office buildings
- Healthcare facilities
- Higher education campuses
- Laboratories and life sciences facilities
- Industrial buildings
- Certain multifamily properties
Eligibility depends on building size, energy usage, and system characteristics. An initial review can help determine applicability.
See If Your Building Qualifies for Mass Save® EBCx Incentives
EBI is an approved Mass Save® Qualified Service Provider for Existing Building Commissioning in Massachusetts.
If you own or manage commercial or institutional property in MA, our team can help you determine:
- Whether your facility qualifies
- What incentives may be available
- What operational improvements are achievable
- Estimated savings and payback expectation
Why Work with EBI?
✔ Approved Mass Save® EBCx Qualified Service Provider
✔ Experienced Energy & Sustainability Engineers
✔ Utility Incentive Navigation & Documentation Support
✔ Measurement & Verification Expertise
✔ Multidisciplinary Engineering Depth
We help clients translate energy optimization opportunities into measurable performance improvements.
FAQS
What is Mass Save EBCx?
Mass Save EBCx is a Massachusetts utility-sponsored offer that provides financial incentives for retro-commissioning and monitoring-based commissioning of existing commercial buildings.
What is retro-commissioning?
Retro-commissioning is a systematic process that evaluates and optimizes existing building systems to improve efficiency, reliability, and occupant comfort.
How much can buildings typically save?
Energy savings often range from 10–20%, depending on building type, system condition, and operational inefficiencies.
How do I know if my building qualifies?
Eligibility depends on building size, energy usage, and system configuration. EBI can conduct an initial review to determine qualification.
MEET THE AUTHOR
Mike Eardley
Director, Energy & Sustainability
Mike Eardley, P.E. is EBI’s Director of Energy & Sustainability and has 25+ years of experience in commissioning and energy efficiency. In this role, he leads a nationwide team of engineers and sustainability professionals, focusing on laboratory, multi-family, and commercial office properties. He has served as President of both the Building Commissioning Certification Board the Building Commissioning Association’s Northeast Chapter.