Combined heat and power (CHP) is a key component of distributed energy within the Industrial Technologies Program (ITP). CHP—sometimes referred to as cogeneration—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:
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Environmental Solution – Significantly reducing CO2 emissions through greater energy efficiency
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Competitive Business Solution – Increasing efficiency, reducing business costs, and creating green-collar jobs
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Local Energy Solution – Deployable throughout the United States
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Infrastructure Modernization Solution – Relieving grid congestion and improving energy security.
CHP Project Profiles Database
CHP project profiles compiled by DOE's Clean Energy Application Centers (RACs) can now be accessed via a user-friendly database. Project profiles can be searched by state, RAC, market sector, North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code, system size, technology/prime mover, fuel, thermal energy use, and year installed. Access the CHP Project Profiles database.
Clean Energy Application Centers (RACs)
DOE's Clean Energy Application Centers (RACs) promote CHP, waste heat recovery, and other clean energy technologies and practices and offer regional assistance for specific projects throughout the United States.
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