Our Approach
An integrated approach to energy conservation
Utility Savings
Our project team is experienced, trained, and certified in measurement and verification of energy savings.
Operational Savings
We are experienced in documenting and calculating a variety of operational savings types associated with energy conservation improvements
Risk Management Strategies
Our strength as a company is a result of carefully managed project risk. We provide deep energy conservation projects with strong paybacks, but always look to shield our clients from health & safety, financial, operational, and legal hazards.
Project Financing and Incentives
We can help facilitate full project funding for viable energy projectsConservation Pyramid
Our Process
From discovery to verification
Discovery
Understanding your needs- Opportunity analysis
- Facility walkthrough
- Review energy consumption
- Assess potential savings
Investment Grade Energy Audit
Benchmarking and quantifying potential savings- ASHRAE Level II Audit
- Identify sources of energy waste
- Software modeling and simulation
- Estimate project costing and savings
- Estimate ROI
Design and Implementation
Presenting options and implementing solutions- Develop design proposals
- Clarify, consolidate and present offerings
- Select and contract vendors
- Develop comprehensive implementation plan
- Assign team and oversight responsibilities
- Establish timeline, milestones and issue resolution process
- Implement with pre-scheduled progress updates
- Conduct post-implementation review and customer training
Savings Verification
Measuring results and ensuring sustainability- Identify Key Performance Metrics, collection methodology and standard reports
- Establish ongoing review process towards continuous improvement and sustainability
Our Services
Deep energy reduction services
As your Energy Manager, we will perform the following tasks to reduce your energy costs, Oncor charges, and carbon footprint:
- Power Factor Correction
- Power Quality Analysis and Correction
- Energy Conservation & Efficiency
- Energy Budgeting & Procurement
- Project Cost/Benefit Analysis
- Cash Flow Positive Project Financing
- Rebates & Incentives
- Predominant Use Studies & Corrective Measures
- Billing (Rate & Tariff) Analysis
- Demand/Response/Distribution Generation
- Renewable Energy
- Sustainable Projects
- Equipment Upgrades
Solution Coverage
Comprehensive energy reduction
Our solutions cover the following categories:
Building Envelope
Lighting and Electrical Equipment
Heating and Air-conditioning
Controls and Process Optimization
Water Conservation
Process and Plug Load
Insulation
Renewable Energy
Case Studies
Hilton DoubleTree hotel
CVAL Innovations did a a comprehensive evaluation of the building to identify equipment and operational inefficiencies and reduced its energy consumption by 41%.
The Gould Academy
Energy Auditors from CVAL Innovations was engaged by Gould Academy to evaluate and develop cost-effective energy conservation recommendations for eleven of Gould Academy’s buildings.
Sheraton Gunter Hotel
CVAL implemented efficiency measures and sustainable designs, that help in deep energy conservation design strategies that have reduced energy use by 28% vs. baseline design.
Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport
Our client achieved 36% reduction in energy consumption with the help of CVAL by conducting detailed engineering assessment to identify opportunities.
Killeen Civic & Conference Center
Killeen Civic & Conference Center reduced their energy consumption by 48% after implementing efficiency measures, such as lighting retrofits and HVAC Optimization, among others.
Cornerstone Building
After performing a complete renovation of their facility using deep energy conservation design strategies, Cornerstone Building achieved a 50% reduction in energy consumption.