Bundling Cogeneration and Retail Energy: Solutions for Commercial & Industrial Businesses

Businesses with complex facility needs, rising utility costs, or evolving efficiency goals need clear-cut energy strategies. One simple way to maximize value? Bundling retail electricity supply with on-site generation like cogeneration (CHP) under a single provider. This isn’t just easier to manage; it can unlock substantial energy savings and deliver operational benefits built to last.

The Power of Package Deals

Many commercial customers start with retail electricity, choosing fixed plans or market-based pricing models. As your business’s energy needs grow or become more complex, many then explore additional energy services to optimize efficiency or add on-site generation. Cogeneration (CHP) is a natural complement to retail supply, helping reduce costs while improving efficiency.

When bundled with a retail electricity contract, each pricing model offers its own unique benefits, while CHP provides a layer of on-site generation and efficiency. This flexible approach means you can build a comprehensive energy strategy that evolves with your business.

This integrated bundle allows businesses to:

• Lock in competitive retail rates for grid-delivered electricity.
• Reduce total energy spend by generating power and heat at higher efficiency.
• Lower exposure to market volatility and peak demand charges.
• Simplify operations with one provider, one contract, and streamlined billing.

By pairing CHP with one of our retail electricity packages, Catalyst Power® can help you further control your energy costs and improve budget stability over time. Producing your own power on-site reduces grid dependency, while captured waste heat supports heating, cooling, or process needs.

Different industries and building types such as offices, hotels, hospitals, manufacturing, and multi-family facilities benefit not only from cost savings but also from improved reliability, resilience, and long-term flexibility.

How the Bundle Delivers

Combining retail supply and cogeneration does more than “tick boxes” for your bottom line. It also delivers real-world efficiency:

• CHP systems often achieve total system efficiencies of 65–90%—far ahead of grid electricity alone. By generating your own electricity and utilizing the recovered heat, you can reduce your fuel consumption for the same needs.
  
  
• CHP systems are flexible: They can work with boilers, chillers, HVAC, and more—so the entire bundle adapts to your specific site or business priorities.

Plus, a bundled approach means your energy strategy works together. If your demand profile changes over time (like adding new equipment or new units or square footage within the building), a package solution can scale and adjust to meet future needs.

Why Choose Bundled Solutions?

Bundling retail electricity and cogeneration with Catalyst Power^® means working with a team that understands commercial energy inside and out. Also, our cogeneration solution is a full white-glove service where we own, operate, and manage the energy asset right on-site at your facility. This hands-on management ensures your system runs efficiently and reliably without adding operational burden to your team.

Whether you’re looking to reduce your utility bills, boost efficiency, or manage risk, our Energy Experts tailor each package to your building type, goals, and budget.