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When you need to take control of your energy costs, turn to the experts. Schedule a Custom Energy Analysis and 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 $1,400, the Analysis is available to customers for just $200 per facility. Our Custom Energy Analysis will help you gain immediate benefits by making simple recommended operating adjustments or you can make substantial changes to gain long-term-benefits for years to come. When you implement our energy-saving recommendations as part of the CenterPoint Energy Rebate Program, you can help reduce your initial equipment costs and provide a faster payback on your energy investment.

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 (excluding process load).

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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.

*The Custom Energy Analysis is not intended for large volume customers that use natural gas for industrial processes; however, in some cases, it is possible to analyze the facility’s building envelope and natural gas space heating load.  Contact your account manager for more information.

A report you can really use

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

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.

Report 

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

Click to download Custom Rebate program brochure

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.

Rebates are available for the following equipment:

Boilers – hot water, low-and high - pressure steam boilers
Boiler tune-ups – a professional tune-up to enhance performance and efficiency – boilers are eligible every other year.
Other heating systems – forced air, unit heaters, and infrared heaters
Boiler system components – Burners, steam traps, boiler reset controls, boiler cut-out controls and vent dampers
Water heaters – high-efficiency commercial natural gas water heaters
Foodservice equipment – 14 types of high-efficiency natural gas foodservice equipment

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.