Recycling Energy. It's Time.

It's Time for CHP

Each year America wastes a staggering amount of energy in traditional power generation. This equates to three times the annual energy consumption of New York, Chicago and Los Angeles combined. By recycling energy, we can make a dramatic difference.*

Combined Heat and Power, a form of distributed (or on-site) generation that recycles the valuable waste heat produced in electricity generation, provides a way to not only capture wasted energy, but use it for cooling, heating, power and more.

But, the benefits don't stop there. Combined Heat and Power (CHP) also provides...

Significant Energy/Operating Cost Savings & Increased Profitability — In today's competitive marketplace, cost savings of up to 50% can strengthen the bottom line.
Peak Energy Efficiencies — By recycling energy, CHP offers efficiencies nearly double that of traditional generation.
Optimum Power Quality & Reliability — Current CHP facilities and the cities where they are located already know that CHP is energy you can count on.
Significantly Reduced Environmental Impact (& Opportunities to Exhibit Social Responsibility) — Because CHP recycles energy, it uses less fossil fuel, reduces emissions and stewards our environment.
Heightened Energy Security & Independence — By implementing CHP, organizations can lead the way to a more secure and independent energy future.

Throughout the world, CHP is making a difference. It is already installed in hospitals, universities, data centers and manufacturing facilities—and is gaining momentum as the intelligent energy choice across the U.S.

*Information is based on the 2003 Annual Energy Outlook produced by the Department of Energy, Energy Information Association and 1999 U.S. Census Statistics.

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The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, through its Distributed Energy and Electric Reliability Program, supports cooling, heating, and power (CHP) technologies that capture the waste heat created during power generation and recycle it for useful purposes. DOE seeks to raise awareness of the energy, economic, and environmental benefits of CHP. DOE's vision is to maximize the use of affordable distributed energy resources-like CHP-to make the U.S. energy system cleaner, more efficient, and more reliable. Visit www.eere.energy.gov/der/chp to learn more.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's EPA-CHP Partnership is a voluntary program that seeks to reduce the environmental impact of power generation by fostering the use of CHP. The Partnership works closely with the CHP industry, state and local governments, and other stakeholders to develop tools and services to support the development of new CHP projects and promote their energy, environmental and economic benefits. Visit www.epa.gov/chp to learn more.

The International District Energy Association is committed to advancing global environmental quality through efficient district energy. IDEA fosters the success of its members as leaders in providing reliable, economical, efficient and environmentally sound district energy services. Visit www.districtenergy.org to learn more.

The United States Combined Heat & Power Association (USCHPA) is a private, non-profit association whose mission is to create a regulatory, institutional and market environment that fosters the use of clean, efficient CHP as a major source of electricity generation. Visit www.uschpa.org to learn more.