CMT Goes Solar in a Big Way

Crawford, Murphy & Tilly (CMT) emphasizes economy and environmental stewardship to provide extra value to our clients. Now, we’re taking a page from our own book by going solar to power our headquarters in Springfield, IL.  As of July 31st, 2017, CMT’s solar panel project is fully operational.

Learn more about our system, how it benefits the community, and our partners who helped to build it.

Crawford, Murphy & Tilly’s solar energy system provides approximately 90 percent of the electrical needs at our headquarters–an over 41,000-square-foot office building.

“The project not only makes sense to our bottom line as a business, but also allows us to demonstrate leadership in applying sustainability and renewable energy. As leaders in the infrastructure design world, this really makes sense,”  says Dan Meckes, CMT President and CEO.

This 393.68 kWp, solar-powered system was designed by WCP Solar Services of Naperville, IL. It generates roughly one-third of its power through solar panels installed on the building’s rooftop. It generates the rest from architecturally-enhanced, frameless, thin-film panels on a newly-constructed carport. This takes full advantage of the office’s parking lot space. 

According to WCP, this is the largest carport system of its kind in the state of Illinois. In addition to providing for CMT’s energy needs, the system also produces nearly 500 Renewable Solar Energy Credits each year. Further, WCP Solar employed local talent to complete and commission this system. These businesses include API Solar, O’Shea Builders, and B&B Electric.