Energy CX Lands on Crain's Fast 50

CHICAGO, June 11th, 2026 - Energy CX has been ranked No. 29 on Crain's Chicago Business Fast 50, the annual ranking of the fastest-growing companies in the Chicago area.

The Fast 50 ranks companies by revenue growth over the last five years. This year's class is a snapshot of Chicago's growth economy: the 50 honorees employ more than 36,000 workers combined and pulled in a collective $21.1 billion in revenue last year. Energy CX's placement reflects the company's sustained revenue growth, expanding national footprint and job creation during a period of historic energy market volatility.

"Making the Crain's Fast 50 is a milestone our entire team should be proud of. We're honored to be counted among Chicago's fastest-growing companies and hope to be back on this list for years to come." says Co-CEO Scott Hammes.

Founded in 2010, Energy CX is a leading national energy brokerage redefining how businesses buy energy. The company replaces fragmented tools and legacy broker models with a centralized, math-based buying platform that delivers transparency, efficiency and better outcomes for commercial and industrial energy buyers. Today, Energy CX manages more than 2 billion square feet of real estate across 20-plus deregulated states, and roughly 40% of the top 50 commercial real estate owners in the U.S. use its proprietary platform, ABEL™.

The recognition follows a stretch of measurable growth for Energy CX, with back-to-back appearances on the Inc. 5000 in 2024 and 2025. As volatility has pushed energy higher on the corporate agenda, more large energy users are moving from reactive renewals to smarter purchasing decisions, treating energy like a managed financial asset rather than a line item handled once a year.

"The Fast 50 ranks companies on growth, and ours comes from a simple bet: that large energy buyers should treat energy like a financial asset, not a bill they react to once a year. The market keeps proving that bet right. As volatility rises, more companies are looking for a real strategy, and that's the demand we're built to meet next." says Co-CEO Miles Rice.

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