Laboratories

Advance Science & Research With Reliable, Efficient Lab Infrastructure

Protect research integrity, reduce facility energy waste, and ensure your laboratories meet the highest standards of safety, compliance, and resilience.

Reduce energy costs by 25-45%.

We help laboratory operators modernize critical infrastructure to improve efficiency, ensure compliance, and protect research continuity. Our upgrades deliver cost savings, increase resilience, and enable your facility to meet evolving regulatory and sustainability standards—without upfront capital costs.

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Cut Energy Waste and Improve Performance

Labs demand strict uptime, high security, and specialized equipment. Outdated equipment like fume hoods and HVAC systems can create massive inefficiencies - wasting anywhere from 30-50% of total energy - and drain research budgets. CEG delivers deep efficiency upgrades—ranging from demand-controlled ventilation and advanced building automation to high-efficiency central plants and right-sized equipment—that cut waste, while maintaining exacting lab conditions.

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Safeguard Critical Research and Compliance

Unplanned system failures risk experiments, equipment, and regulatory compliance. With lab downtime costing tens of thousands per hour on average, facilities cannot afford single points of failure. CEG strengthens resilience through redundant power systems, backup generation, advanced controls, and enhanced safety infrastructure—keeping your lab secure, compliant, and operational under any circumstance.

Engineered for Laboratory Excellence

By transforming complex laboratory systems into optimized, resilient infrastructure, CEG helps research institutions convert operational costs into predictable savings and deliver science without disruption.

Enhanced Uptime

Reliable redundancy and predictive maintenance protect ongoing research.

Lower Costs

Efficient HVAC and centralized energy systems reduce operating expenses.

Improved Safety & Compliance

Advanced ventilation and controls safeguard staff and meet strict codes.

Scalable Design

Modular upgrades adapt to evolving research and space needs.

Operational Efficiency

Smart controls and monitoring reduce maintenance burdens.

Improved Sustainability

Efficiency measures and renewable integration help labs meet carbon reduction goals.

Infrastructure Strategies for Laboratories

Proven strategies to cut costs, improve resilience, and deliver long-term campus value.

Deep Energy Retrofit

Deep Energy Retrofit

We take a whole-building approach to maximize impact. Deep Energy Retrofits deliver 40% or more energy savings through integrated upgrades - like HVAC, lighting, insulation, and building automation - that cut costs, improve comfort, and reduce environmental impact.

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Resiliency
Energy & Operational Efficiency
Performance Assurance

Real Savings for Laboratories

At NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, CEG delivered over $75MM in award-winning ESPC projects, upgrading lab and data center infrastructure to support spaceflight operations. The project reduced energy use significantly, while maintaining 24/7 mission-critical research.

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Annual Energy Savings
48% MMBTU Reduction
Infrastructure Upgrades
  • Chiller & Boiler Replacement
  • VFDs
  • Daylighting & Controls
  • Water & Irrigation Upgrades
  • Solar PV
Verified Annual Savings
$4.6 MM
/year

Named a “National Energy Project of the Year” by the Association of Energy Engineers

Our Approach

Intentional Process. Guaranteed Results. No Upfront-Cost.

Comprehensive Lab Analysis

Comprehensive Lab Analysis

Every lab has unique equipment, IT loads, cooling requirements, and uptime constraints. Our engineers conduct detailed assessments of your systems and needs. We analyze real operational data—not theoretical capacity—to identify the highest-impact opportunities for improvement. This thorough approach ensures our designs optimize both current operations and future scalability requirements.

Mission-Critical Stakeholder Coordination

Mission-Critical Stakeholder Coordination

We work closely with lab leaders, facilities management, staff, and operations teams to understand critical requirements and constraints. Their expertise guides our design process to ensure proposed solutions enhance rather than compromise operational reliability. Coordination with cybersecurity, compliance, and business continuity teams ensures all upgrades meet stringent requirements.

Custom Solutions for Complex Operations

Custom Solutions for Complex Operations

No two labs operate identically. We develop tailored upgrade packages that combine efficiency technologies, redundancy improvements, and operational enhancements. Our solutions address immediate performance gaps while building in flexibility for future growth, technology changes, and evolving business requirements.

Zero-Downtime Implementation

Zero-Downtime Implementation

Projects are meticulously planned to maintain 100% uptime during implementation. We have proven expertise delivering comprehensive upgrades in 24/7 facilities, including secure government installations and mission-critical research environments. Phased implementation, redundant systems, and detailed contingency planning ensure continuous operations.

Security & Compliance Integration

Security & Compliance Integration

All projects meet the highest security and regulatory standards for lab operations, following strict protocols for sensitive facilities. Our implementations comply with federal and local mandates while maintaining operational security and data protection requirements.

From Federal Labs to University Research Facilities

Delivering efficiency and resilience for complex research environments.

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Schedule a Free Facility Assessment

Talk to one of our laboratory infrastructure specialists to learn how our proven strategies can safeguard research, enhance compliance, and reduce operational costs—all while maintaining critical uptime.

Or call us: 703-294-5600

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