Key Takeaways
- • Energy CX, a Chicago-based energy brokerage, opened a New York City office at 2 Grand Central in Midtown Manhattan on October 22, 2026, according to a PRWeb press release.
- • The company announced its Northeast expansion in April 2026 and serves customers across more than 20 deregulated U.S. states.
- • Cushman & Wakefield's Eric Hazen, Anthony LoPresti and Chip Evans represented Energy CX in the lease negotiations for the Grand Central space.
- • Energy CX is targeting commercial real estate, hospitality, healthcare and manufacturing clients whose multisite energy portfolios face state-by-state price volatility in the Northeast.
- • Co-CEOs Miles Rice and Scott Hammes framed the office as a move to offer faster, better-timed procurement decisions closer to East Coast customers.
Summary
Energy CX, a Chicago-based energy brokerage, has opened a New York City office at 2 Grand Central in Midtown Manhattan, according to a press release distributed by PRWeb on October 22, 2026. The company said the office gives Northeast businesses direct, local access to its procurement strategies. Energy CX announced its regional expansion in April 2026 and has built a dedicated team in one of the most complex and expensive energy markets in the country.
The New York team supports clients across commercial real estate, hospitality, healthcare, manufacturing and other sectors. Its services span the full procurement cycle, including strategy, market-timed purchasing, ongoing account management and performance reporting. The company describes its model as managing energy as an investment rather than a fixed line item. Energy CX serves customers across more than 20 deregulated states, and its materials state it manages energy for more than 2 billion square feet. The company is headquartered in Chicago, was founded in 2010, and was ranked 29th on the Crain's Fast 50 list in 2026 and on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list.
Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) represented Energy CX in the lease negotiations. Managing director Eric Hazen said the team's knowledge of the Grand Central submarket and its relationships with ownership allowed the firm to secure the space quickly. Anthony LoPresti and Chip Evans also worked on the transaction. The press release did not disclose lease terms, square footage or headcount for the New York office.
Co-CEO Miles Rice said Northeast clients had previously worked with the company remotely and that a local team would mean faster answers and better-timed decisions. He noted that energy markets in the region move quickly and vary from state to state. Co-CEO Scott Hammes said the office marks an important step in building the company's regional presence and that the firm plans to extend its data- and technology-driven approach to more East Coast businesses. The release also stated that the company is hiring sales professionals in the New York City area.
The New York team supports clients across commercial real estate, hospitality, healthcare, manufacturing and other sectors. Its services span the full procurement cycle, including strategy, market-timed purchasing, ongoing account management and performance reporting. The company describes its model as managing energy as an investment rather than a fixed line item. Energy CX serves customers across more than 20 deregulated states, and its materials state it manages energy for more than 2 billion square feet. The company is headquartered in Chicago, was founded in 2010, and was ranked 29th on the Crain's Fast 50 list in 2026 and on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list.
Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) represented Energy CX in the lease negotiations. Managing director Eric Hazen said the team's knowledge of the Grand Central submarket and its relationships with ownership allowed the firm to secure the space quickly. Anthony LoPresti and Chip Evans also worked on the transaction. The press release did not disclose lease terms, square footage or headcount for the New York office.
Co-CEO Miles Rice said Northeast clients had previously worked with the company remotely and that a local team would mean faster answers and better-timed decisions. He noted that energy markets in the region move quickly and vary from state to state. Co-CEO Scott Hammes said the office marks an important step in building the company's regional presence and that the firm plans to extend its data- and technology-driven approach to more East Coast businesses. The release also stated that the company is hiring sales professionals in the New York City area.
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