Generation & Energy Management

Optimizing process and energy efficiency requires trusted intuition backed by mastery over planning and design. From small companies to multinational conglomerates and expansive campuses, our clients rely on us to expand and improve their operations, reducing operating costs and making them more competitive.

Our team is experienced in diverse power generation and energy management strategies, from cogeneration, geothermal, and microgrids to renewables, EVs, and community heat pumps. Our expertise is resourceful and on the cutting edge of scalability and sustainability. By prioritizing measures with the most significant potential to reduce costs and provide attractive returns on investment, CHA helps you achieve sustainable energy solutions and optimize efficiency.

SERVICES

Campus & District Energy Systems

CHA delivers comprehensive engineering and planning services for campus and district-scale energy systems, drawing on decades of experience modernizing central utility plants, distribution networks, and integrated heating and cooling systems. Our work encompasses feasibility studies, system design, and full lifecycle support for geothermal, heat pump, CHP, boiler, and chilled water plants, as well as thermal and energy networks that connect multiple buildings and users. By combining deep technical knowledge with an understanding of institutional and municipal priorities, we help clients enhance reliability, reduce operating costs, and transition toward low-carbon and electrified energy infrastructures that support long-term growth and resilience.

SERVICES

Energy Audits, Efficiency & Management Programs

Our team helps industrial, institutional, and commercial clients identify meaningful opportunities to reduce energy consumption and operational costs through detailed audits, investment-grade assessments, and data-driven energy management programs. We evaluate system performance, develop targeted efficiency improvements, and support funding through incentives, grants, and alternative financing mechanisms. This service area also includes commissioning and retro-commissioning, where we verify that systems perform as intended and operate at peak efficiency over time. From assessment to implementation, measurement and verification, CHA provides the technical insight and hands-on support needed to deliver measurable, long-term energy savings.

SERVICES

Energy & Decarbonization Master Planning

CHA develops strategic, whole-system master plans that guide clients through the transition to cleaner, more resilient, and cost-effective energy solutions. Our approach includes detailed modeling of building types, heating and cooling loads, and system performance, along with feasibility studies that compare alternatives and evaluate long-term value. We help campuses, municipalities, and large organizations understand infrastructure constraints, plan for future growth, and identify pathways to reduce carbon emissions. Through comprehensive engineering assessments, scenario planning, and reliability and contingency analyses, we deliver clear, actionable roadmaps that support informed capital planning and sustainable energy transformation.

SERVICES

Power Generation & Combined Heat and Power

CHA provides full-scope engineering services for power and thermal generation systems, including cogeneration, combined-cycle facilities, boiler and chiller plants, and renewable-supported generation assets. Our expertise covers the full project lifecycle—from feasibility assessments and conceptual planning to detailed design, permitting support, construction oversight, and startup assistance. We have extensive experience with gas turbines, steam turbines, reciprocating engines, biomass- and gas-fired plants, and high-voltage interconnection requirements. Whether upgrading existing facilities or developing new generation infrastructure, we support clients in achieving reliable, efficient, and cost-effective power solutions tailored to their long-term operational needs.

SERVICES

Renewable Energy & Storage Systems

CHA’s renewable energy team delivers comprehensive engineering services that integrate clean energy resources into campuses, municipalities, and industrial facilities. We provide feasibility studies, system design, electrical and structural engineering, and interconnection support for solar PV, wind, bioenergy, and geothermal-based heating and cooling solutions. Our work also includes energy storage and hybrid systems that enhance resilience and support decentralized energy strategies. By combining technical expertise with permitting, site design, and lifecycle cost analysis, we help clients implement reliable and sustainable solutions that reduce emissions and improve long-term energy performance.

SERVICES

Microgrids & Resilient Energy Infrastructure

We deliver end-to-end microgrid solutions that improve energy resilience, reliability, and control for campuses, communities, and industrial users. Our services encompass feasibility studies, conceptual engineering, financial modeling, control strategy development, and final design of systems integrating distributed generation, renewables, storage, and thermal infrastructure. CHA’s deep understanding of utility requirements, protection schemes, interconnection processes, and regulatory considerations ensures a streamlined path from concept through implementation. By aligning technical performance with operational and financial objectives, we help clients deploy microgrid systems that support energy independence and long-term reliability.

SERVICES

Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure

CHA supports clients across the full EV charging lifecycle—from early planning and feasibility assessments to engineering, permitting, and construction coordination. Leveraging our expertise in utility, civil, electrical, and environmental fields, we design charging infrastructure that integrates seamlessly with existing sites and electrical systems. Our GIS-based evaluation tools help identify optimal locations and anticipate power capacity constraints early, minimizing project risk and accelerating deployment timelines. As EV adoption continues to grow, we help organizations expand access to reliable, efficient, and scalable charging systems that support sustainability and operational goals.

SERVICES

High Voltage Electrical Engineering & Substations

Our high-voltage engineering team delivers comprehensive services for substations, grid interconnections, and campus or utility distribution systems. We provide feasibility studies, system modeling, protection and control engineering, equipment specification, and detailed design for new and upgraded electrical infrastructure. CHA also offers civil and structural engineering for substation foundations, steel structures, and equipment supports, ensuring safe and reliable performance. With experience spanning customer-owned facilities to utility-scale installations, we help clients develop resilient, future-ready electrical systems that meet evolving power demands and maintain grid stability.

Mitch DeWein, CEM
Business Practice Leader, Generation & Energy Management

Get in touch

Energy systems shape the way organizations grow, compete, and thrive. From generation to distribution, every decision influences performance, resilience, and long-term sustainability. We bring together deep technical insight and a bold commitment to innovation, designing energy solutions that work smarter, cleaner, and more efficiently. By uniting expertise across power generation, decarbonization, renewables, and resilient infrastructure, we help clients reduce costs, strengthen reliability, and move confidently toward a low-carbon future.”

Generation & Energy Management

Campus & District Energy Systems

Energy Audits, Efficiency & Management Programs

Energy & Decarbonization Master Planning

Power Generation & Combined Heat and Power

Renewable Energy & Storage Systems

Microgrids & Resilient Energy Infrastructure

Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure

High Voltage Electrical Engineering & Substations

Related projects

Mailing list sign up