Energy sources · Combined heat & power
Power and heat from one engine.
Combined heat and power (CHP) makes electricity on site and captures the heat to warm water and buildings.
How it works
How one engine does two jobs.
Natural gas
Fuel in
CHP engine on site
Heat
Heat for hot water and boilers
Power
Electricity for your building
Also
Heat for hot water and boilers
- Natural gas runs an engine on site
- The engine makes electricity for your building
- Its heat is captured for hot water and heating
Why it pays
You get two things from the fuel you already buy.
Same power and heat, less fuel
Where it fits
Which buildings it suits.
What decides it
What your Scorecard checks.
Year-round heat use
Round-the-clock use
Gas price vs. your power rate
State and utility incentives
