Industry leaders since '68
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57 Years Experience
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EPA Compliance Experts

Monitoring Solutions for Energy & Utilities

We help power generation and utility facilities monitor critical systems and maintain environmental compliance.

Built for Continuous Operations

Monitoring systems designed for the reliability demands of power generation where downtime is not an option.

Regulatory-Ready Documentation

Systems that maintain calibration records and compliance logs that withstand regulatory scrutiny.

Trusted by Regional Energy Providers

We support power plants, utilities, and energy infrastructure across Ohio and Western Pennsylvania.

Operational challenges

The Issues Energy Teams Face Every Day

Power generation and utility facilities run around the clock to keep communities online. Unplanned downtime affects thousands of customers and can take systems offline for extended periods. Equipment failures in this industry are expensive, and regulatory scrutiny only intensifies after an incident.

What operators deal with:

Service Continuity Pressure

Utility infrastructure operates continuously to provide power, heating, cooling, or water service. Any disruption ripples out to customers and draws immediate attention from regulators.

Equipment Protection

Power generation and utility equipment represents significant capital investment. Cooling water systems, boiler water quality, and process conditions all affect equipment life and reliability.

Multi-Agency Oversight

Utilities operate under state commissions, EPA requirements, and industry standards. Performance records and documentation must hold up across multiple regulatory frameworks.

How we can help:

Environmental Compliance Solutions

Continuous monitoring and automated reporting for discharge permits, cooling water systems, and process water compliance.

Remote Telemetry

Real-time monitoring of remote substations, pump stations, and distributed utility infrastructure with reliable data transmission.

Custom Control Systems

Control systems for water treatment, chemical feed, cooling tower management, and process automation.

Our Approach

Long-Term Partners in Compliance

Our systems are built to meet the reliability demands of energy operations and stay dependable as conditions change. We stay involved long after commissioning, supporting you as permits tighten, equipment ages, or infrastructure needs upgrading.

Clients:
Cleveland Thermal
City of Columbus Municipal Light Plant (Columbus Division of Power)
Pure Oil Co. (Union 76, later Chevron lineage)
General Electric Co. Mahoning Glass Plant

Why Plants Trust Control Associates:

Fifty plus years in compliance monitoring

Designing and supporting systems that stay accurate and ready for inspection.

Thirty year average client relationship

Clients stay because their systems stay calibrated and documented as permits change.

Three hundred facilities under support

Municipal sites and industries relying on our telemetry, reporting, and support to stay compliant.

FAQ

Energy & Utilities Compliance Questions Answered

Get answers to common questions about power plant monitoring, utility compliance, environmental regulations, and automated monitoring solutions for energy operations.

Ready to Strengthen Your Monitoring Systems?

Contact us to review your monitoring setup and recommend upgrades that support operational reliability and compliance.

Cleveland Clinic
The Ohio State University
Goodyear
Timken
The Coca-Cola Company
Aqua
Mondelez International
GE
Case Western Reserve University
Hammer
Morton Salt
Cleveland Clinic
The Ohio State University
Goodyear
Timken
The Coca-Cola Company
Aqua
Mondelez International
GE
Case Western Reserve University
Hammer
Morton Salt