About Us

Innovating Energy Solutions for Over 40 Years

C&C Building Automation has been at the forefront of energy management and building automation since 1980, helping multi-site clients gain control over their energy usage while driving down costs. Our experience and expertise in HVAC and lighting control systems and energy monitoring services make us a one-stop partner for optimized building management.

Our Mission: Efficient, Smart, and Scalable Building Automation to help businesses transform their facilities into intelligent, energy-efficient spaces that adapt to evolving needs. From tailored installations to ongoing monitoring and support, we provide holistic solutions to maximize energy savings and streamline operations across all locations.

Our mission is to help businesses transform their facilities into intelligent, energy-efficient spaces that adapt to evolving needs. From tailored installations to ongoing monitoring and support, we provide holistic solutions to maximize energy savings and streamline operations across all locations.

What We Offer

As a full-service provider, we handle every aspect of building management—from custom installations to ongoing monitoring. Here’s what makes us stand out:
  • Comprehensive Installation: CCBAC designs and installs automation systems to control HVAC, lighting and refrigeration that align with your unique facility needs, ensuring every component contributes to efficiency.
  • Energy Management Systems (EMS): Reduce operational expenses and enhance sustainability with our EMS tools.  We provide the insights and control you need to effectively track, analyze, and optimize energy usage across your entire portfolio.
  • Remote Monitoring & Support: Monitor every location in real-time with our advanced systems, while our support team is just a call away to address any issues that arise.
  • Custom Hardware Solutions: We bring together the best products from leading manufacturers, ensuring you receive a robust, reliable, and scalable solution.

Our Commitment to Your Success

At C&C, we don’t just install systems—we create partnerships. We are hardware-agnostic and will always choose the best product for your application, regardless of brand.

Let’s Work Together

Discover how C&C Building Automation can help elevate your facility management. Get in touch with us today, and let’s explore energy solutions that bring measurable results.

A Dynamic Evolution of Innovation and Expertise

1980: Founding and Early Years

  • 1980: Chuck Chavez founded American Energy Techniques (AET), providing basic centralized control systems and lighting retrofits to reduce energy usage in commercial office buildings, theatres and grocery stores.
  • 1988: With pressure from the elimination of energy-saving tax credits and other incentives, AET dissolves.
  • 1988: C&C Electric was established by Chuck and CJ to pick up where AET left off.

1990s: Focus and Expansion

  • 1994: C&C Electric transforms into C&C Building Automation Company, a change that underscores our commitment to the emergence and evolution of innovative control systems
  • 1996: The company secures its first major contract for refrigeration control systems in commercial facilities.
  • 1998: Introduced energy management consulting, focusing on helping clients reduce costs and improve operational efficiency.

2000s: Growth and Diversification

  • 2001: Expanded service offerings to include lighting controls and HVAC automation systems, catering to the growing demand for integrated solutions.
  • 2005: Partnered with leading manufacturers in the building automation industry to deliver cutting-edge hardware and software solutions.
  • 2007: Launched project consulting services, supporting clients from planning through installation and system optimization.

2010s: Innovation and Industry Leadership

  • 2010: Invested in advanced building automation technology, incorporating IoT and cloud-based solutions.
  • 2012: Introduced remote monitoring and control services, enabling clients to manage their systems efficiently from anywhere.
  • 2014: Enhanced offerings with turnkey installation services, providing end-to-end solutions for commercial and industrial clients.
  • 2016: Began offering financing and rebate programs, making sustainable energy projects more accessible to clients.
  • 2018: Focused on large-scale energy consulting projects, helping clients in hospitality, retail, and manufacturing achieve significant energy savings.

2020s: Technological Integration and Modernization

  • 2021: Launched new solutions for data-driven energy management, combining analytics with operational insights to maximize efficiency.
  • 2022: Partnered with key stakeholders in the construction and real estate industries to integrate smart building solutions in new developments.
  • 2023: Rolled out enhanced 24/7 remote support services, ensuring quick response times and minimizing system downtime.
  • Today: C&C Building Automation is a leader in the building automation industry, offering tailored solutions for refrigeration, lighting, energy, and HVAC systems.

1980: Chuck Chaves founded the company
1990s: Founding and Early Years

  • 1994: C&C Building Automation is founded with a mission to bring efficiency and innovation to building management systems (BMS).
  • 1996: The company secures its first major contract for refrigeration control systems in commercial facilities.
  • 1998: Introduced energy management consulting, focusing on helping clients reduce costs and improve operational efficiency.

2000s: Growth and Diversification

  • 2001: Expanded service offerings to include lighting controls and HVAC automation systems, catering to the growing demand for integrated solutions.
  • 2005: Partnered with leading manufacturers in the building automation industry to deliver cutting-edge hardware and software solutions.
  • 2007: Launched project consulting services, supporting clients from planning through installation and system optimization.

2010s: Innovation and Industry Leadership

  • 2010: Invested in advanced building automation technology, incorporating IoT and cloud-based solutions.
  • 2012: Introduced remote monitoring and control services, enabling clients to manage their systems efficiently from anywhere.
  • 2014: Enhanced offerings with turnkey installation services, providing end-to-end solutions for commercial and industrial clients.
  • 2016: Began offering financing and rebate programs, making sustainable energy projects more accessible to clients.
  • 2018: Focused on large-scale energy consulting projects, helping clients in hospitality, retail, and manufacturing achieve significant energy savings.

2020s: Technological Integration and Modernization

  • 2020: Expanded into AI-driven monitoring systems, allowing predictive maintenance and optimizing performance across building systems.
  • 2021: Launched new solutions for data-driven energy management, combining analytics with operational insights to maximize efficiency.
  • 2022: Partnered with key stakeholders in the construction and real estate industries to integrate smart building solutions in new developments.
  • 2023: Rolled out enhanced 24/7 remote support services, ensuring quick response times and minimizing system downtime.
  • Today: C&C Building Automation is a leader in the building automation industry, offering tailored solutions for refrigeration, lighting, energy, and HVAC systems.