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CHP is
well-suited to facilities with higher thermal loads, consistent electric and thermal
energy requirements, and round-the-clock operations.
Campus
institutions, such as universities and hospitals, often benefit from aggregating energy
needs in a district energy CHP system. Advances
in reciprocating engines and smaller combustion turbines with capacities starting at 25kW
now make it feasible for smaller, single-building users to take advantage of CHP
technology.
A
variety of approaches to system design have evolved, including firms that can provide
design and build services, independent builder/owner/operators, and vendors who offer
comprehensive energy supply and services.
Combined Heat and
Power offers these important advantages:
CHP
systems improve energy efficiency and reduce energy costs.
Total
system efficiencies of 75% to 85%
Cuts
energy costs by as much as 40%
Produces
power at rates lower than electric utility
Reduces
peak electric energy costs and demand charges
Recovers
and turns heat lost during power generation into usable thermal energy
Simple
paybacks on investment as little as 2 to 3 years
Helps
contribute to U.S. economic growth through more efficient use of resources and capital
CHP
systems help the environment.
Significantly
reduces emissions of NOx, SOx and CO2
Helps business meet mandated air pollution limits
More
efficiently and economically prevents, rather than treating, polluting emissions
CHP
systems enhance power reliability and quality.
Reduces
vulnerability to power outages
Reduces
or eliminates dependence on electric utility
Ratio
of electrical and thermal energy can be easily varied
CHP
systems are right for many facilities.
Designs
options range from large district energy systems for multi-building complexes to
25kW packaged systems for smaller buildings
Well-suited
to high thermal loads and consistent electrical/thermal needs
System
components can be optimized to users needs from a variety of technologically advanced
equipment choices
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