Technical and economic feasibility study for district heating in Springfield, Massachusetts. Final report, 1981-1982

Technical Report · Wed Dec 01 00:00:00 EST 1982

OSTI ID:5414216

Oliker, I; Tamayne, T

Springfield made a study to assess the characteristics of a potential district heating and cooling service area and nine potential energy sources. It developed a conceptual transmission and distribution system, formulated a strategy for system development, quantified financial and environmental characteristics, and assessed institutional issues. The selected service area consists of 1,200 downtown acres with a peak connectable thermal demand of 98.64 MWT or approximately 337 million BTU per hour. The selected major energy sources are the existing West Springfield generating station, modified for district heat, new gas fired hot water generators, and a refuse fueled cogenerating plant. The city has mapped out a ten year system development strategy. The system would be a substantial boon for Springfield's downtown area, which is emerging from a long period of decline.

• Research Organization: Springfield Dept. of Public Works, MA (USA); Burns and Roe, Inc., Oradell, NJ (USA)
• OSTI ID: 5414216
• Report Number(s): PB-83-255943
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
DISTRICT COOLING
FEASIBILITY STUDIES
DISTRICT HEATING
HEAT EXCHANGERS
MASSACHUSETTS
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SITE SURVEYS
URBAN AREAS
COOLING
FEDERAL REGION I
HEATING
NORTH AMERICA
USA
320603* - Energy Conservation
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