Internal-use cogeneration: An often-overlooked opportunity

Journal Article · Mon Mar 01 04:00:00 EST 1993 · Heating, Piping and Air Conditioning; (United States)

OSTI ID:5881741

Orlando, J A ^[1]

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1. CKCO Inc., Annandale, VA (United States)

This article describes a means for industrial, institutional, and commercial energy users to reduce their costs through increased energy efficiency while providing resource management and environmental benefits. There is a significant opportunity for industrial, institutional, and commercial energy users to reduce their costs through the development of internal-use cogeneration systems. These cost reductions are the direct result of increased energy efficiency, providing both resource management and environmental benefits. While internal-use cogeneration may be cost effective, the development of the full potential for this option is hindered by electric utility resistance and counter-marketing and by the neglect of many state regulatory bodies. If the end user is to reap the benefits of this option, then he must develop an understanding of the technology and the developmental process, formulate reasonable expectations as to the benefits of cogeneration, and step forward to provide the initiative required to obtain those benefits. Similarly, the cogeneration industry must recognize the unique developmental issues that arise within the context of small displacement projects and develop the required engineering, financing, construction, and operating infrastructure. Finally, regulators must allow internal-use cogeneration to achieve its full, free-market potential.

• OSTI ID: 5881741
• Journal Information: Heating, Piping and Air Conditioning; (United States), Journal Name: Heating, Piping and Air Conditioning; (United States) Vol. 65:3; ISSN HPAOAM; ISSN 0017-940X
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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