Welcome to the Northwest CHP Application Center
Clean Heat and Power (CHP) is the generation of electrical power, mechanical energy and thermal energy (cooling and heating).
CHP uses energy twice by recycling energy. It enables significant energy, emissions, reliability, and cost savings through the use of waste heat from an onsite electrical generator. By fully using the energy available, fuel use efficiency can exceed 80 percent, while emissions of air pollutants are significantly decreased.
CHP applications are usually found in industrial and commercial facilities. They are also a good match for college campus heating and cooling systems, or other district energy systems in downtown areas.
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is actively promoting CHP in all sectors of the U.S. economy. Regional centers bring this expertise to a local level where application assistance can be effectively delivered.
Welcome to the Northwest CHP Application Center
Clean Heat and Power (CHP) is the generation of electrical power, mechanical energy and thermal energy (cooling and heating).
CHP uses energy twice by recycling energy. It enables significant energy, emissions, reliability, and cost savings through the use of waste heat from an onsite electrical generator. By fully using the energy available, fuel use efficiency can exceed 80 percent, while emissions of air pollutants are significantly decreased.
CHP applications are usually found in industrial and commercial facilities. They are also a good match for college campus heating and cooling systems, or other district energy systems in downtown areas.
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is actively promoting CHP in all sectors of the U.S. economy. Regional centers bring this expertise to a local level where application assistance can be effectively delivered.