building management systems & control incentives

Utility Incentives Can Be Confusing. TC Helps You Take Control.

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On-the-ground experts that know the programs.
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In-house design, install, and commissioning.
Incentives managed
We handle the entire incentive process.

You Know Your Controls Need Upgrading. It's What You Don't Know That's The Problem.

  • Capital timing
  • Paperwork burden
  • Project risk
  • Specification uncertainty

How we solve the problem

A Better Way To Upgrade

In Massachusetts, incentive programs through utilities like National Grid and Eversource can cover a significant portion of the cost of a controls upgrade. TC Controls pairs those incentives with an end-to-end managed process and real project experience with both utilities. So you get the upside of a subsidized upgrade with the confidence of a partner who knows how to get it done.

Learn More About How Utility Incentives Work

End-to-End
Peace-of-Mind

With over $100 million in completed projects and multiple successful utlity incentive partnerships, you can be confident you're getting a partner that can go end-to-end: with TC you get both an experienced utility incentive partner and an expert in-house design & installation team, all under one roof.

  1. Site identification

    We identify facilities that may be a strong fit for upgrades—whether the need is already known or the opportunity hasn’t been explored yet.

  2. Eligibility review

    We assess the site, perform a walk-through, and determine whether the facility qualifies for available utility incentive programs.

  3. Utility engagement & scope development

    We work directly with the utility company, define the project scope, and handle the application process and paperwork on your behalf.

  4. Project coordination

    Once approved, we put the project together and manage communication throughout the process to keep everything moving smoothly.

  5. Closeout & documentation

    We provide all required trending, reporting, and closeout documentation to the utility company, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.

  6. Post-construction support

    After installation, TC Controls continues to provide concierge-level service to help your open system perform at peak efficiency and proactively resolve issues before they become problems.

See if your building is a fit

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Common Questions From Owners Who've Been Through This

We don't have time to deal with the paperwork or gather equipment information.

Most building teams know Massachusetts utility incentive programs exist — they just don't have time to navigate the eligibility requirements, documentation, and approvals. TC Controls handles the evaluation, prepares the required program submissions, coordinates the technical information gathering, and manages the process from approval through commissioning. Your team stays focused on running the building.

We don't even know how to start.

The starting point is simple: a conversation about your building. TC Controls will assess whether your system is a likely candidate for incentive support, walk you through what the process typically looks like, and tell you what we'd need to move forward. No obligation, no paperwork yet — just a clear picture of what's possible.

Even with incentives, this is still a large capital cost.

Incentives reduce the cost of the project — often significantly — but we understand that the remaining investment still has to fit within a budget. The value case for most projects combines incentive dollars, energy savings over time, reduced service costs on aging equipment, and avoided future replacement spend. Together, those factors often make the math work even when the upfront number looks large. You can look at our calculator and/or case studies for more detail on this.

What happens when we need service down the road if you're not available?

We take pride in the reliability of our service, but we also understand you can't just take our word for it. Because of this, we install open, non-proprietary building control systems that don't lock you into one contractor for service, support, or future upgrades. You own the system — and you can choose who services it going forward. For building owners and asset managers thinking long-term, that flexibility is a meaningful part of the value.

Why act now if my current system is still running?

Most owners don't upgrade because the system failed — they upgrade because the system started making their job harder: recurring service calls, comfort complaints that don't go away, energy waste that's hard to justify, and controls that are increasingly difficult to support. The incentive programs available now create a window to fix the problem with utility funding behind you. National Grid utility incentive funding is available for approximately the next two years; once that window closes, the full cost comes out of pocket.

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See How the Numbers Could Work for Your Building

Enter a few details — square footage, building type, current system age — and get a directional estimate of incentive potential and likely savings range.

incentive-calculator
> sq_ft = 125,000
> building_type = "Office"
> system_age_yrs = 18
> run_estimate()
incentive_potential → $85,000 – $120,000
estimated_savings_yr → 12–18%
payback_range → 3–5 years
// Results are directional. Your real incentive estimate comes from an on-site assessment.
Get your real numbers

Ready to see where utility incentives might be a fit for your building?

Request a no-obligation project assessment. We'll review your building details, then visit on-site to develop your incentive estimate.

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