What CCG Automation does

CCG Automation, Inc. was a privately held building automation and energy services company founded in 1997 by Brian Wagner in Richfield, Ohio, operating for 28 years before being acquired by Carrier Global Corporation's Automated Logic Contracting Services (ALCS) subsidiary on January 6, 2026. The company functioned as an authorized dealer of Automated Logic's WebCTRL building automation system, with its core offering centered on installing, configuring, fine-tuning, and continuously monitoring WebCTRL deployments across customer facilities. CCG supplemented the platform with proprietary high-performance sequences of operation, custom continuous validation monitoring, specialized critical room pressure control for healthcare environments, and Global Plasma Solutions Needlepoint Bipolar Ionization (NPBI) for indoor air quality. The company explicitly differentiated itself not on the underlying product (which competing dealers sold identically) but on commissioning, fine-tuning, and post-installation validation, producing dramatically superior outcomes (e.g., Energy Star scores of 97 versus 13 in comparable buildings, 53-67% energy reductions across healthcare and K-12 projects).

CCG generated revenue through three primary streams: project-based installation of building automation systems (both new construction and retrofit), energy performance contracting under guaranteed-savings multi-year contracts with no upfront customer cost, and recurring service/maintenance contracts via its Total Care Program. Pricing was quote-based and project-specific; energy performance contracts offset upgrade costs via measured savings. The go-to-market relied on direct enterprise field sales targeting facility managers, business managers, and administrators in K-12 education, healthcare, government, and commercial real estate/manufacturing, supplemented by Ohio House Bill 264 (K-12 financing legislation) as an institutionalized channel and thought leadership through Brian Wagner's blog and industry conference participation. Primary verticals were K-12 Education (Hudson City Schools, Lake Local, Strasburg-Franklin, Twinsburg, and many more) and Healthcare (Akron Children's Hospital, UH Ahuja Medical Center, Cleveland Clinic, NEOMED), with secondary exposure to commercial/industrial (TimkenSteel, Masco Cabinetry) and government facilities.

Name

CCG Automation

Legal name

CCG Automation, Inc.

Website

https://ccgautomation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CCG Automation was a 28-year-old Northeast Ohio building automation and energy services dealer specializing in Automated Logic WebCTRL installations, energy performance contracting, and continuous validation monitoring for K-12 schools, hospitals, and commercial facilities, acquired by Carrier Global's ALCS subsidiary in January 2026.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Automation and Energy Services

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (23822), Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Computer Facilities Management Services (541513)

SIC

Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822)

akta.pro primary industry

Building Automation Systems (BAS/BMS) Integration & Controls (BPABAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Building Management System (BMS)/Controls Maintenance & Commissioning (BPABACAE), HVAC Controls, Thermostats & Building Automation Installation (HSAOAGAJ), Building Automation & Controls (BAS/BMS, HVAC Controls) (IMAIABAD)

Keywords

• Building automation services
• Energy performance contracting
• HVAC controls integration
• Indoor air quality solutions
• Facility energy management

Headquarters

HQ city

Richfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Energy Performance Contracting (EPC): CCG delivered turnkey energy conservation projects under guaranteed performance contracts. No upfront customer costs; savings from ECMs offset upgrade expenses. Revenue derived from project implementation fees and ongoing service contracts for monitoring, verification, and system maintenance.
2. Building Automation Systems (New Construction & Retrofit): Installation of Automated Logic WebCTRL building automation systems in new construction and existing building retrofit projects. Revenue generated from system design, equipment procurement, installation, commissioning, and training services. Projects ranged from controls-only upgrades to full mechanical and automation overhauls.
3. Building Automation Service & Maintenance: Ongoing service contracts for installed building automation systems including the Total Care Program. Remote monitoring, performance optimization, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting services. Revenue recurring in nature as buildings required ongoing support.
4. Ohio House Bill 264 Energy Conservation Projects: CCG leveraged Ohio House Bill 264 legislation enabling K-12 schools to finance energy-efficient improvements using projected cost savings. This provided a recurring project pipeline for school district customers, with CCG acting as the energy conservation company (ESCO) implementing and guaranteeing the measures.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CCG Automation designs, installs, and services building automation systems (Automated Logic WebCTRL) for HVAC, lighting, and central plants in K-12 schools, hospitals, government, manufacturing, and commercial facilities. It delivers guaranteed-savings Energy Performance Contracting, Continuous Validation monitoring, the Total Care Program service contract, indoor air quality upgrades (NPBI), and specialized critical room pressure control for healthcare operating rooms and isolation rooms.

Product overview

CCG Automation is a premier building automation and energy services company operating for 28 years as a provider specializing in energy services and building automation systems. The company operates as a dealer of Automated Logic's WebCTRL building automation system, which serves as the core technology platform. The product portfolio includes WebCTRL as the central building automation system, complemented by services such as Continuous Validation for ongoing performance monitoring, Critical Room Pressure Monitoring for healthcare facilities, Needlepoint Bipolar Ionization (NPBI) for air quality improvement, Energy Performance Contracting for guaranteed savings projects, and Retrofit/New Construction services. The company focuses on high-performance buildings serving healthcare, education, government, commercial real estate, and manufacturing sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Energy Performance Contracting A partnership model in which CCG audits facilities, designs energy conservation measures (ECMs), implements upgrades, and guarantees savings with no upfront costs to the customer; savings from ECMs offset project expense across the contract term.
• Total Care Program A comprehensive ongoing support and maintenance contract for installed building automation systems, covering remote monitoring, performance optimization, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Retrofit Services Upgrades of existing building automation and mechanical systems in already-built facilities, ranging from controls-only retrofits to full mechanical and automation overhauls to improve energy efficiency and comfort.
• New Construction Services Design-assist and building automation system installation for new building projects, integrated with architects, engineers, and construction teams from the design phase.
• Critical Room Pressure Monitoring Specialized pressure control and monitoring for healthcare facilities, including positive pressure in Operating Rooms and negative pressure in Airborne Infection Isolation Rooms, using through-the-wall test devices that allow non-invasive verification while preserving sterile environments.
• Continuous Validation Service An ongoing post-installation performance monitoring and verification service where CCG specialists continuously track energy savings and comfort metrics, identifying further optimization opportunities beyond initial project completion.
• Campus-Wide Metering Enterprise energy monitoring across multiple buildings in a campus or district, generating automated utility usage reports and enabling comprehensive multi-site energy management.

Quantifiable outcome

• Akron Children's Hospital Considine Building: 67% energy reduction over two years; EUI dropped from 233,000 btu/ft2 to 76,000 btu/ft2; cost dropped from $4.07/sq ft to $1.50/sq ft; 1,528 metric tons CO2 reduced (equivalent to 332 cars)
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Carrier Global Corporation (Automated Logic Contracting Services)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 6 January 2026Automated Logic Contracting Services (ALCS), a subsidiary of Carrier Global Corporation, acquired substantially all assets of CCG Automation, Inc. on January 6, 2026. The acquisition was intended to strengthen ALC's footprint in Ohio. CCG employees remained in place to serve the Cleveland market alongside existing ALC Cleveland staff. Financial terms were not disclosed. CCG had been an authorized Automated Logic dealer for 28 years prior to the acquisition.
• Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016CCG was recognized by OSBA's 2011 Business Honor Roll program for strong support of the Cuyahoga Valley Career Center (CVCC). OSBA represents 718 school boards and 3,395 elected board members across Ohio. CCG participated in OSBA's tradeshow.
• Integrated Lean Project Delivery (ILPD) NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Akron Children's Hospital used ILPD methodology for the Kay Jewelers Pavilion project, partnering with CCG Automation. ILPD stressed mutual respect and open collaboration among team members while incorporating Lean philosophies of modern manufacturing. This partnership approach was credited for the project's award-winning results.
• Cuyahoga Valley Career Center (CVCC)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2011CVCC partnered with CCG for energy conservation under House Bill 264. CCG was recognized by OSBA for its strong support of CVCC and contributed to a scholarship fund for students.
• Ohio School Facilities Commission (House Bill 264 Program)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2005Ohio House Bill 264 allowed K-12 schools to finance energy-efficient improvements using projected cost savings to pay back loans. CCG served as the Energy Conservation Company (ESCO) implementing guaranteed energy savings projects under this program for dozens of Ohio school districts. This program was the primary channel for CCG's K-12 business.
• Automated Logic CorporationcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2001CCG Automation was an authorized Automated Logic dealer since 2001, serving Northeast Ohio. ALC's WebCTRL building automation system was CCG's primary technology platform. CCG acquired an existing ALC dealer to gain the product line in Northeast Ohio. CCG received numerous ALC awards including New Dealer of the Year (2002), Project of the Year (2005), and 10 Award (10 years of dedication). CCG was recognized as a top ALC dealer nationally.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Johnson Controls: Global building automation incumbent with the Metasys and OpenBlue platforms. Competes with CCG in BAS integration, energy services, and healthcare/K-12 facility upgrades through a national direct sales and dealer network.
• Trane Technologies: Global HVAC and building automation incumbent offering Trane/Tracer building automation systems alongside HVAC equipment. Competes with CCG in commercial and institutional building controls, particularly in healthcare and education, as part of a much broader mechanical equipment portfolio.
• Schneider Electric: Global energy management and automation incumbent offering EcoStruxure Building Operation platform. Competes with CCG in commercial and institutional building automation, energy services, and sustainability solutions as part of a wider electrical equipment portfolio.
• Siemens Smart Infrastructure: Global incumbent offering Desigo CC and other building automation platforms along with energy and sustainability services. Competes with CCG in large-scale commercial, healthcare, and education building automation projects through a broad industrial portfolio.
• Honeywell Building Technologies: Major building automation incumbent offering Honeywell BMS solutions, Niagara framework, and energy services. Competes directly with CCG in institutional, healthcare, and education building controls as part of a broader smart buildings portfolio.

Direct peers

• McKinstry: Design, build, operate, and maintain firm delivering building automation, energy services, and MEP solutions to healthcare, education, and commercial customers. Comparable to CCG in full-service BAS integration, energy performance contracting, and ongoing facility services.
• Ameresco: Public energy services company providing energy efficiency, renewable energy, and building optimization solutions to schools, hospitals, and government customers. Comparable to CCG in delivering guaranteed-savings ESCO projects and building automation services for institutional customers.
• Automated Logic Corporation: Manufacturer of the WebCTRL building automation system that CCG installed, configured, and maintained as an authorized dealer. Now CCG's parent company after the January 2026 acquisition; directly comparable as the platform vendor and as a network of authorized dealers operating in the same niche.
• Cenergistic: Energy conservation company specializing in K-12 schools and other institutional facilities, providing energy management programs with guaranteed savings. Directly comparable to CCG in targeting the same K-12 energy performance contracting niche with a similar no-upfront-cost, savings-guaranteed model.
• NORESCO: Energy services company (owned by Carrier alongside Automated Logic) specializing in energy performance contracting, building retrofits, and sustainability services for institutional, commercial, and government customers. Closely comparable to CCG in business model and target segments.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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