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Custom Energy Analysis
Expert energy advice for a low cost

Get expert advice

When you need to take control of your energy costs, turn to the experts. Schedule a Custom Energy Analysis andCutting Costs a certified energy auditor, selected by CenterPoint Energy, will provide you with an in-depth evaluation of your facility and natural gas energy use. These recommendations will help you discover immediate and long-term energy-saving actions and equipment improvement measures you can implement to reduce your energy consumption and lower your costs. 

Low cost, big value

Valued at more than $1,200, the Analysis is available to customers for a co-payment of just $200 per facility. Once we’ve helped you find ways to save, simply implement at least one qualifying energy improvement within 12 months of your analysis and we’ll fully reimburse your co-payment. A Custom Energy Analysis will more than pay for itself! To qualify, an improvement must be eligible for a CenterPoint Energy Rebate

What happens at a Custom Energy Analysis?

CenterPoint Energy will select a state-certified energy auditor to conduct an energy analysis of your facility. The auditor will:

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1. Analyze your facility’s recent natural gas use.

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2. Work with you to identify specific issues and needs.
Energy Audit 3. Thoroughly inspect your facility, from the building envelope, insulation and installed natural gas equipment, to how you currently operate this equipment.
Energy Audit 4. Provide a detailed written report with specific energy-saving recommendations, including:
  • Estimated costs to implement the improvements
  • Projected energy savings
  • Potential CenterPoint Energy rebates
  • Estimated payback period of changes made

 

Many industries can benefit

Small- to mid-sized operations, such as schools, churches, restaurants, multi-family housing and a host of commercial facilities can all benefit from the practical, hands-on solutions provided by our Custom Energy Analysis. You'll gain immediate benefits by learning about simple operating adjustments or equipment upgrades you can make for tangible, energy-saving results.

A report you can really use

Your final report will include in-depth details as well as an executive summary of our findings.Report


You’ll have at your fingertips:

A complete list of your existing natural gas and related energy equipment and energy consumption.

An energy plan that identifies opportunities for natural gas energy savings including high-efficiency equipment comparisons and recommended upgrades.

Projected energy savings for specific improvements.

Estimated payback time for each suggested improvement.

Detailed information about CenterPoint Energy’s rebate programs and other financial assistance designed to help offset initial costs associated with specific energy improvements.

 

Rebates – another way to save on energy costs

CenterPoint Energy’s rebate programs offer a number of ways to help you lower the up-front costs of installing new or replacing aging equipment with high efficiency natural gas models. And, remember – we’ll reimburse your Custom Energy Analysis co-payment when you implement at least one energy improvement that qualifies for a CenterPoint Energy rebate within 12 months of your analysis.

Rebates are available for the following equipment:

Boilers – new or retrofitted boiler equipment
Boiler tune-ups – a professional tune-up to enhance performance and efficiency – boilers are eligible every two years
Other heating systems – new and retrofit furnaces, unit heaters, duct furnaces and infrared heaters
Other heating system improvements – Burners, steam traps, boiler reset controls, boiler cut-out controls and vent dampers
Water heaters – high-efficiency commercial natural gas water heaters
Carbon monoxide controls – sensors for indoor heated parking garages
Foodservice equipment – 13 types of high-efficiency natural gas foodservice equipment
Low flow showerhead and faucet aerators – higher efficiency retrofits that save energy and water

Learn more about rebates now.

Request your Custom Energy Analysis today and start saving sooner. Call your account manager or our Business Customer Hotline at 612-321-4939 (1-877-809-3803).

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Centerville Elementary School learns how to cut energy use in half.

David Birchell, a state-certified energy auditor selected by CenterPoint Energy, discusses his findings with Arthur Mohler, head custodian at Centerville Elementary School. Birchell found that the school is a candidate for a variety of easy-to-implement energy-saving upgrades and money-saving rebates. The analysis uncovered potential savings of up to 50 percent with a seven-year payback period.
Read their story.