FAQ | Energy Capital Global (ECG)
Get answers to common questions about Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS), Cooling-as-a-Service (CaaS), and ECG’s Zero CAPEX financing model for sustainable infrastructure.
General Company Overview
What is Energy Capital Global (ECG)?
ECG is energy transition partner that invests in and operates renewable energy and cooling infrastructure to help businesses achieve Net Zero with zero upfront costs.
Which regions and industries do you serve?
We primarily serve the Commercial, Industrial (C&I), and Data Center sectors across South-East Asia, Australia, and the Middle East.
How does ECG differ from a consultancy?
Unlike consultancies that only provide advice, ECG is an “operational partner” that provides 100% of the capital, engineering, and long-term management for your projects. ECG owns the project and provide utilities to the customer.
The Zero CAPEX Model & Financing
What does "Zero CAPEX" mean?
It means ECG pays for 100% of the equipment, installation, and maintenance costs, so you can upgrade your infrastructure without using your own capital.
How can ECG fund projects at no cost to me?
We use funds of our investment partners to build the infrastructure and recover the investment through a long-term contract with energy fees lower than your current energy bills.
What are the typical contract lengths?
Service agreements typically range from 3-7 years for energy efficiency projects and 15-20 years for energy-as-a-service projects, depending on the technology and the specific energy needs of your facility.
How do you calculate "Guaranteed Savings"?
We establish a baseline of your current energy costs and guarantee that our service rate will remain significantly lower, providing immediate “day-one” savings.
Are there hidden fees?
No; all maintenance, insurance, and performance monitoring costs are fully covered by ECG throughout the life of the contract.
Solutions: Energy & Cooling-as-a-Service
How does EaaS work?
We install solar panels and/or co-generation plant on your site, and you simply pay for the energy generated at a discounted rate.
CaaS: Pay-per-use vs. Lease models?
In the pay-per-use model, you pay only for the units of cooling (TRh) consumed, while the lease model provides a fixed monthly service fee for the cooling infrastructure.
Can solutions be integrated with existing infrastructure?
Yes, our systems are designed to integrate seamlessly with your current grid connection or HVAC plant to enhance performance without requiring a total overhaul.
What happens if a system underperforms?
ECG takes on all performance risk; if the system does not meet the agreed output, we are responsible for the lost savings and technical fixes.
Technical Specs & Operational Impact
Will installation disrupt my business?
We will work around your schedule to ensure installations are non-intrusive and do not impact your daily operations.
Who is responsible for maintenance?
ECG provides 24/7 monitoring and is 100% responsible for all preventative and corrective maintenance for the duration of the contract.
What monitoring tools do you provide?
You get access to a digital dashboard providing real-time data on energy production, consumption, and carbon emission reductions.
Is your solutions brand agnostic?
Yes, we select the best-in-class hardware and software that specifically suits your facility’s unique technical requirements.
Sustainability & Net Zero Journey
How does ECG help meet ESG targets?
We help you to reduce the amount of energy used (and thus GHG emissions) and also supply you with cleaner utilities, which further improve your ESG KPIs up to Net Zero.
Can you track carbon footprint reduction?
Yes, our smart metering systems provide detailed, audit-ready reports on the exact amount of CO2 avoided by using our systems.
What is the long-term environmental impact?
Our projects accelerate the global energy transition by improving efficiency of existing assets and deploying new high-efficiency solutions that minimizes resource and energy waste.