Combined heat and power (CHP) is a key component of distributed energy within the Industrial Technologies Program (ITP). CHP provides a cost-effective, near-term opportunity to improve our nation's energy, environmental, and economic future.

Accelerated CHP has proven its effectiveness and holds promise for the future—as an:

• Environmental Solution: Significantly reducing CO₂ emissions through greater energy efficiency

• Competitive Business Solution: Increasing efficiency, reducing business costs, and creating green-collar jobs

• Local Energy Solution: Deployable throughout the U.S.

• Infrastructure Modernization Solution: Relieving grid congestion and improving energy security.