Center for Manufacturing Research

Combined Heat and Power Technical Assistance Partnership

Combined Heat and Power (CHP), also known as cogeneration, produces both electricity and thermal energy on-site.  This replaces or supplements electricity provided from the local utility and fuel burned in an on-site boiler or furnace.

Working with the U.S. Department of Energy and North Carolina State University, Tennessee Tech can provide technical assistance at no cost to determine the feasibility of implementing a CHP system in commercial buildings, institutions and manufacturing and municipal facilities.

 

Is My Facility a Good Candidate for CHP?

Answer “YES” to any of these questions and your facility may be a good candidate for CHP:

☐ Do you pay more than $0.10 per kWh for electricity?
☐ Are you concerned about the impact of energy costs on your business?
☐ Are you concerned about the reliability of your facility's electricity supply?
☐ Does your facility operate for more than 5,000 hours per year?
☐ Do you have thermal loads throughout the year (such as steam, hot and chilled water, or hot air)?
☐ Do you expect to replace or upgrade central plant equipment within the next 3 to 5 years?
☐ Do you anticipate a facility expansion or new construction project within the next 3 to 5 years?
☐ Have you already implemented energy efficiency measures and still have high energy costs?
☐ Are you interested in reducing your facility's impact on the environment?

Get a FREE CHP analysis from Tennessee Tech University and the Department of Energy!