Overview
Carbon Lighthouse's Centinel platform transforms utility waste into a new source of income for commercial real estate (CRE) owners and operators. By combining real-time fault detection, expert engineering support, and ready-to-execute projects, Centinel delivers a 60% average return on cost and up to $50,000 in additional net operating income (NOI) per building annually. Proven across 2,000+ buildings and trusted by 50+ CRE firms managing over $1.5 trillion in assets, Centinel is a long-term partnership that lowers tenant costs, improves ESG performance, and boosts property value.
Key Features
- AI-Powered Fault Detection: Continuous monitoring of HVAC and building systems every 15 minutes, pinpointing exact locations of energy waste.
- Ready-to-Execute Projects: Pre-bid, underwritable financials for HVAC control upgrades, LED retrofits, and more.
- Expert Engineering Partnership: Dedicated engineers work alongside property teams and contractors to ensure projects are done correctly and deliver lasting savings.
- P&L Impact: Savings from utility, repair & maintenance, and CapEx are converted into top-line income, regardless of lease structure.
- Rebate Program: Centinel pays rebates based on implemented projects, providing a steady return for landlords.
- Tenant Satisfaction: Improved comfort and lower energy costs for tenants, reducing complaints and turnover.
Target Audience
Commercial real estate investors, property managers, asset managers, and sustainability officers—especially those with multi-building portfolios seeking to increase NOI, meet ESG goals, and enhance tenant experience. While primarily focused on office, retail, healthcare, and industrial properties, the solution is applicable to any commercial building with HVAC systems, including hotels.
How It Works
- Onboarding & Analysis: Centinel connects to existing building management systems and meters to establish a baseline.
- Fault Detection & Prioritization: The platform identifies energy waste (e.g., simultaneous heating and cooling, scheduling errors) and ranks opportunities by financial impact.
- Project Execution: Centinel provides turnkey bids and oversees installation by local contractors.
- Ongoing Monitoring & Validation: Real-time dashboards track savings, and engineers continuously optimize performance.
- Rebate & Reporting: Landlords receive rebates and detailed ESG reports for stakeholders.
