TEAL offers ongoing maintenance, repair and 24/7 Virtual Supervision for your facilities’ mechanical infrastructure. Discover why TEAL is the smart way to run central plants of all sizes.
At TEAL, we provide managed central plants for unlimited domestic hot water, efficient space heating, and reliable chilled water production.
We own, operate, and maintain the system under a long-term contract – handling all management, maintenance, and support, providing you with peace of mind and no additional costs, so you can focus on other priorities.
Each TEAL system is equipped with our proprietary Beacon™ technology, delivering 24/7/365 cloud-based monitoring for 100% uptime for buildings of all types.
TEAL provides hot water, space heat, and chilled water for a variety of building and project types including, but not limited to: podium projects, mid-rise buildings, high-rise buildings, multi-housing, garden-style apartments, wrap apartments,student housing, condominiums, K-12 education, higher education, medical office buildings, healthcare, recreational facilities, data centers, hotels and hospitality, as well as senior living and continuing care retirement communities [CCRC], etc.
The General Contractor is responsible for placing the TEAL equipment in the designated room and performing the final connection of all utilities to the TEAL skid(s). Once the system is in place, TEAL’s expert team handles the reassembly of any prefabricated, TEAL-provided equipment and components that were disassembled during shipment. This streamlined process saves you both time and money by eliminating the need to hire external contractors for reassembly, ensuring a seamless installation experience.
When a TEAL system is purchased, you enter a 15-year contract in which TEAL owns, manages, maintains, and monitors the system. At the end of your 15-year agreement, you have four flexible options to choose from:
(1) Execute a New Management Agreement: You may choose to enter into a new 15-year agreement in which TEAL will replace your existing system with the latest, state-of-the-art equipment.
(2) Transition to a Month-to-Month Agreement: Your agreement will automatically convert to a month-to-month term, continuing indefinitely until either party provides notice of termination.
(3) Purchase the Equipment: You may acquire the equipment for a significantly depreciated amount, as outlined in the depreciation schedule included in your agreement. Please note that after purchase, TEAL’s monitoring services and controls will no longer be included.
(4) Equipment Removal: If you do not wish to purchase the equipment, TEAL can remove the equipment from your property, ensuring a seamless transition.
TEAL specializes in maintaining and servicing our own advanced systems through our expert in-house technicians, ensuring top-tier reliability and performance. We don’t repair equipment or systems that aren’t TEAL-built, nor do we act as a general contractor for hire. However, for all TEAL systems, we offer comprehensive maintenance, management, and monitoring throughout the life of your contract.
At this time, TEAL specializes exclusively in air-cooled chillers. Air-cooled chillers allow us to deliver the most cost-effective solutions, ensure commonality of parts, and maintain seamless serviceability across all of our systems. This approach ensures that system component inventory is readily available and that our clients receive consistent, reliable performance.
TEAL specializes in large-scale central plant solutions, starting at 80 tons of cooling and going up to 1,600 or more to accommodate expansive developments. Our smallest chiller is 80 tons, making TEAL a great fit for delivering chilled water for medium to large-scale projects.
TEAL services both comfort and process cooling applications. Whether it’s for maintaining tenant comfort or handling industrial processing needs. With TEAL’s flexible solutions and modular, prefabricated design, we’re able to provide optimal performance for any application.
With a TEAL central plant system for domestic hot water production, your primary expense is a flat monthly management fee, along with a minimal upfront administrative fee. Our business model allows you to implement a monthly pass-through fee to your residents, applied in gradual increments for predictable billing during tenant lease-up. For a low upfront cost, TEAL provides state-of-the-art, high-efficiency equipment and handles all management, maintenance, and monitoring — allowing you to offer your residents the premium amenity of unlimited and on-demand hot water.
TEAL offers financial flexibility to suit your needs. Our model is built around a monthly management fee which can be adjusted based on your upfront payment preference. Opting for a large upfront fee allows for a reduced monthly management fee, giving you control over your budget based on your preferences.
For chilled water solutions, TEAL’s scope includes all of the necessary equipment for your central plant, including pumps, an expansion tank, an air separator, a chemical shot feeder, and variable frequency drives. We connect directly into the building’s chilled water supply and return piping, with all components on the load and air side remaining the responsibility of the Owner.
TEAL has 20+ years of experience working closely with MEP engineers, design/build firms, and mechanical contractors to seamlessly integrate our systems into your overall project. Our primary focus is the central plant system – while we don’t manage the entire project, our design team is dedicated to ensuring a smooth integration of the TEAL system into your building plans, as well as connecting you with the trusted and qualified partners, when necessary.
System replacement and retrofit options at TEAL vary depending on the application.
For chilled water replacements and retrofits, TEAL is an excellent solution if there is an existing chilled water loop in place. Our team can replace outdated or non-functioning chillers with our high-efficiency system while seamlessly integrating into the existing infrastructure.
For domestic hot water replacements and retrofits, TEAL’s systems are ideal for developments with centralized boiler systems already in place. However, for existing properties that have individual water heaters in each unit, a TEAL retrofit is typically not financially viable due to the infrastructure changes required.
TEAL’s team specializes in evaluating your property’s unique needs and offering tailored solutions to ensure maximum efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Reach out to discuss how TEAL can assist with your retrofit or replacement project.
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, the average household spends between $400 to $600 annually on water heating. In comparison, TEAL’s system provides unlimited hot water for a small monthly pass-through fee that is, on average, approximately 30-35% less than compared to using traditional water heaters. Our systems are designed to be much more energy efficient than traditional individual water heaters and, therefore, result in a notable reduction in energy cost for residents.
In addition to lower energy usage, TEAL’s central plant systems also reduce maintenance costs, which means less hassle for both property owners and residents.
No, TEAL does not offer equipment available for rent. Instead, we provide ownership of the equipment as a part of our service model. Our focus is on delivering state-of-the-art central plant systems with comprehensive maintenance, monitoring, and management. This approach supports our unwavering commitment to 100% uptime for your property, offering peace of mind and redundant reliability.
No, TEAL does not provide or install the distribution piping to deliver hot water to the individual units, as our focus is on delivering and managing the central hot water system itself. The responsibility for providing, installing, and maintaining the distribution piping lies with the property Owner or the General Contractor managing the project. TEAL takes care of providing and managing the system, including all equipment, maintenance, and monitoring, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
No, TEAL does not monitor or submeter water or space heating usage on the property. Typically, submetering is managed by a third-party billing company selected by the property’s management team. However, our team is able to assist and guide the Owner or third-party billing company on common methods for the submetering and allocation of TEAL systems usage.
Yes, every TEAL system is designed and engineered with built-in redundancy to ensure uninterrupted service and unmatched reliability. Each system includes multiple boilers, pumps, and compressors to minimize downtime. Supported by 24/7/365 remote monitoring from our Network Operations Center (NOC) in Houston, we’ve achieved an impressive 100% uptime over the past 20+ years, reflecting our unwavering commitment to reliability.
The property will need to provide a hard-wired internet connection, enabling the TEAL’s proprietary Beacon™ Monitoring Technology to seamlessly transmit real-time system data and diagnostics to our Network Operations Center (NOC) in Houston, Texas. This ensures proactive monitoring and optimal system performance 24/7/365.
The property owner will also be responsible for providing power, natural gas, and water to the dedicated room that houses the TEAL system. Additionally, the property owner will be responsible for the cost, installation, and maintenance of the distribution piping to the system.
TEAL’s systems are designed for resilience and reliability. In the event of an internet outage, the system will continue to operate, delivering uninterrupted hot or chilled water to your property. While the system won’t be visible in TEAL’s Network Operations Center (NOC) during the outage, our Beacon™ monitoring technology will immediately detect the connection loss.
Our dedicated, full-time team of monitoring specialists will receive an alert and promptly notify the property of the outage. Once the connection is restored, real-time monitoring will resume without any manual intervention.
For TEAL’s domestic hot water system, we generally recommend placing the TEAL room at a higher level within the building, such as the rooftop, upper-level floor, or the top level of a parking garage. This location optimizes the termination of boiler exhaust and combustion air intake, ensuring efficient system operation.
Alternatively, an external wall can be used for installation, allowing easy termination through a side wall near the building’s exterior. Ideally, this would consist of a corner wall with two adjacent exterior walls.
For garden-style residential properties, TEAL’s equipment should be housed in a standalone room located as centrally as possible within the property. This strategic placement minimizes the amount of site distribution piping needed, reducing installation costs.
For TEAL’s cooling and chilled water system, we recommend placing the air-cooled chillers in a location that allows for proper airflow and clearances, such as a rooftop or equipment yard. Chilled water system pumps, controls, and VFDs should be placed in a mechanical room that is typically located near the chillers.
In general, for all system types, there will need to be clear access to the equipment, as well as a clear path to be able to maintain, service, or remove equipment as necessary.
TEAL’s design and engineering team will collaborate with your team to identify the most suitable location for your system. We will present multiple options for your consideration to ensure ideal placement within your development.
While TEAL does not currently provide signed and sealed engineering drawings, our design team will provide a detailed design package for the project team (including architect and MEP engineer) to incorporate the equipment into their drawings.
Additionally, TEAL’s team will be involved throughout the entire design process, collaborating closely with the project team from design through installation and operation.
Yes, TEAL takes full responsibility for sizing all components and equipment related to domestic hot water systems, including boilers, hot water storage tanks, circulation pumps, expansion tanks, and other necessary components. For chilled water and space heating systems, TEAL provides preliminary sizing and load estimations but typically relies on the project engineer to provide official load calculations and final specifications. In all cases, our team leverages historical data and collaborates closely with the engineer to ensure optimal system performance and accuracy of specifications.
Yes. Despite misconceptions about piping complexity, TEAL’s centralized domestic hot water systems are specifically designed to suit garden-style residential projects. By using a single, centralized plant combined with our proprietary Beacon™ monitoring technology, we provide a highly efficient, reliable, and cost-effective hot water solution with zero tenant downtime.
Our comprehensive approach includes full system design, seamless commissioning, and predictive maintenance to extend equipment life and optimize energy efficiency, delivering peace of mind to Owners, Developers, and Property Managers and exceptional comfort for residents.
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