Houston System

Sustainable & reliable energy solutions for cooling & heating Downtown Houston

CenTrio’s district energy operations support more than 19 million square feet of building space, including Daikin Park, home of the Houston Astros.

Downtown Houston skyline from a park in Houston, TX.

Houston System Profile

  • 19M+

    SQFT SERVED
  • 40+

    CUSTOMERS
  • 54K

    TONS OF CHILLED WATER
  • 99.99%

    RELIABILITY RECORD
  • 24/7/365

    STAFFED OPERATION
  • 6.5

    MILES OF UNDERGROUND DISTRIBUTION PIPING

Houston District Energy System

AT A GLANCE

CenTrio’s Houston district features a national operations center (NOC). The NOC provides fully remote, real-time control of assets 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, allowing connected facilities across the country to be operated from one location. Customers in Houston and throughout the United States can benefit from CenTrio’s operational expertise and reliable coverage with added cost savings.

With high urban development and population growth, CenTrio meets Houston customers’ growing heating and cooling demands in a cost-effective, reliable and sustainable manner. In fact, CenTrio’s operational excellence results in 99.99% reliability, allowing Houston customers to focus on their core business.

Houston District Energy Map

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Notable Houston Customers

Daikin Park

Home of the Houston Astros and one of Downtown Houston’s most iconic venues, has been the anchor tenant for CenTrio’s Union Station Plant since its construction in 1999. The retractable-roof stadium features a natural grass field, seats more than 41,000 fans, and relies on CenTrio’s district cooling system to deliver reliable, efficient comfort for fans, players, and events year-round.

Aerial view of Daikin Park in Houston, TX.

1550 On the Green

The design for this unique building comes from the renowned minds of the Bjarke Ingels Group. The result is a 28-story Class A office building that’s a new standard for Houston office space. By connecting to district energy & eliminating the need for an on-site central plant, the building is projected to reduce embodied carbon by nearly 50% compared to a traditional building of similar size.

Front aerial photo of the 1550 on the green building in Houston, TX.

Esperson Flex Building

Located at 808 Travis Street & 815 Walker Avenue in Houston’s Central Business District, this office/retail property comprises the 27-story Niels Esperson Building & the adjoining 19-story Mellie Esperson Building, totaling 599,107 square feet, plus an attached seven-story parking garage.

Aerial view looking down at the Esperson Flex Building in Houston, TX.
WHY CENTRIO

The CenTrio Way: Unsurpassed Excellence

Our culture of excellence is woven into the integrity of our partnerships, quality of work, advanced technologies, community loyalty, sustainability focus, & continuous innovation.

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Sustainability: Bold Action, Gentle Impact

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Sustainability: Bold Action, Gentle Impact

Our Sustainability & Impact Annual Report tracks progress while our Sustainable Infrastructure Plan maps out a comprehensive decarbonization roadmap to guide our activities.

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Community Engagement

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Community Engagement

We recognize the power of community connection. We build positive relationships through economic organization alliances, local event sponsorship and service, and educational workshops.

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Thermal Energy Storage: Ice Battery Advantage

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Thermal Energy Storage: Ice Battery Advantage

CenTrio operates the largest ice battery system in North America, maintaining comfortable building temperatures year-round in harsh environments and reducing electricity costs for thousands of end-users.

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Operator of One of America’s Largest Sewer Heat Recovery Systems

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Operator of One of America’s Largest Sewer Heat Recovery Systems

CenTrio & partner National Western Center (NWC) input wastewater as energy instead of fossil fuels. An ambient loop draws from & sinks heat into the main sewer pipeline, transforming the NWC into a modern campus.