Smarter infrastructure
Through design and construction of power generation facilities upgrades, relocations, microgrids and other expansion activities, we help clients grow through new product development, speed to market and market share capture.
By the Numbers
2,400
geotechnical borings completed since 2021
$29.7M
per year in utility savings
363MW
of power generation projects
500+
National Safety Council Awards
800+
energy projects completed
Delivering your energy future
Our energy experts know how to find the best solutions to meet specific process goals and maximize return on investment. Today, we are fueling the grid with carefully designed combinations of renewable technologies and other traditional sources. Our expertise includes:
- Power for data centers
- Coal-to-gas conversion
- EV fleet transition
- Battery storage
- Express transmission
- Grid modernization
- Geothermal networks
- Heat recovery
- Solar power
- Substation design
- Hydrogen fuel
- Microgrids
How CDM Smith is leading the charge
Innovation
New perspectives on Energy and Power
From creative EV infrastructure to radically reinventive geothermal systems, the future demands innovation. Meet our energy pioneers who are changing how we store and deliver energy.
Geothermal energy in action
With support from CDM Smith, Eversource is piloting the first utility thermal energy network (UTEN) in the United States. Learn how it works and if this might be a good fit for your future energy demands.
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Christ Church Bronxville: geothermal innovation
Partnering with ZBF Geothermal, LLC and Rototec, our team delivered an innovative system using angled drilling and careful coordination in a tight, historic space, cutting costs, protecting sensitive features like the church's historic organ and ensuring reliable comfort for community events.
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Geothermal unearthed: A unique opportunity
Eversource has partnered with CDM Smith to develop the Geothermal Network Pilot Program, approved by the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (DPU). Until now, no other utility in the U.S. has attempted to connect so many different stakeholders in an open, public environment. But what is geothermal? Watch the first episode of our new miniseries Geothermal Unearthed to find out why this groundbreaking pilot has the U.S. energy industry taking notice.
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Geothermal unearthed: How does it work?
Eversource has partnered with CDM Smith to develop the Geothermal Network Pilot Program, approved by the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (DPU). Until now, no other utility in the U.S. has attempted to connect so many different stakeholders in an open, public environment. But what is geothermal? Watch the first episode of our new miniseries Geothermal Unearthed to find out why this groundbreaking pilot has the U.S. energy industry taking notice.
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Geothermal Unearthed Breaking Ground
Eversource partnered with CDM Smith to develop the Geothermal Network Pilot Program. Utility Thermal Energy Networks (UTENs) harness natural energy sources and offer a reliable, eco-friendly alternative to traditional energy systems while fostering collaboration and resource optimization.
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Related Practices
Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing & Fire Protection (MEP+FP)
We’ve completed hundreds of projects from planning and design to system start-up and commissioning, involving boilers, chillers, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), primary and secondary distribution, substations, power generation, cogeneration and sustainable/renewable energy systems.
Ready to take the next steps?
We love collaborating with passionate individuals and organizations. If you want to talk about potential projects, reach out to our experts. If you're interested in joining our team, check our careers page for open positions or internships.