How it works

Four steps to lowering your utility costs by eliminating wasted energy and reducing your carbon footprint. CGC provides a seamless, single-source solution as our team designs, funds, installs, manages and monitors your building energy generation and retrofit program.

Step One: Energy Audit

CGC works with property representatives to identify and develop a customized solution which will reduce the property’s energy costs and meet all technical needs. CGC mandates the engineer to prepare a report detailing the project’s technical and financial viability. Once an audit is conducted, the data is used to create a CGC approved project.

Step Two: CGC Power Purchase Agreement

CGC creates a financial model based on the analysis received from the energy audit. CGC will present to the building representatives the potential short and long term “Guaranteed Savings” summary. CGC provides a Letter of Intent which includes the financial terms and conditions of implementing the cogeneration energy efficiency upgrade which is best suited for the building’s needs.
The Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) is a unique, non-debt, off balance sheet energy savings solution that covers building upgrade costs while decreasing its operating expenses. The energy cost savings are guaranteed for the life of the PPA.

Step Three: Installation

Following acceptance of the CGC project agreements, our engineers procure and manage the final design and installation process. Installation timelines vary depending on the project, with most projects taking eight to twelve months to complete.

Step Four: Measurement and Verification

During the terms of the agreement, CGC will monitor and verify the power performance of the co-generation and energy savings using the most recognized independent protocol (IPMVP). Periodic reports will be provided to the property representatives, highlighting the savings.