Local government guide to the emerging technologies of cogeneration and photovoltaics. Energy technology report of the energy task force of the urban consortium

Technical Report · Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1980

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6428007· OSTI ID:6428007

An overview of cogeneration and photovoltaics systems is presented to provide local government managers a basic understanding of the technologies. Issues and considerations associated with applications are presented. Discussions cover installation and maintenance requirements, equipment availability, costs, and risks/benefits. Data describing demonstration sites and contacts for further information are provided. (MCW)

• Research Organization: Public Technology, Inc., Washington, DC (USA); Planning and Management Associates of Greater Washington, Inc., DC (USA)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs (CI)
• DOE Contract Number: FG02-78IR05106
• OSTI ID: 6428007
• Report Number(s): DOE/IR/05106-T24
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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