Hospital to get discount energy from 3rd-party cogeneration solar

Journal Article · Mon Jun 18 04:00:00 EDT 1984 · Energy User News; (United States)

OSTI ID:6857736

Efron, S

Following a 1982 audit, the Ellenville Community Hospital in New York contracted with Bio-Energy Service Corp. (Besco) to provide steam, hot water, and electricity at 20% less than it would pay to produce its own hot water and steam and 10% less than it would pay for utility power. Besco designed and will maintain the system, which is owned by a third-party. The hospital learned from its audit that capital investment would be necessary to accomplish further energy conservation. The system will produce 75 kW from a propane-fired cogeneration engine, potable water from rooftop solar collectors, and steam produced by heat exchangers from exhaust heat. The hospital will purchase supplemental oil and electricity as needed. The hospital has an option to buy the equipment in 20 years when the contract expires.

• OSTI ID: 6857736
• Journal Information: Energy User News; (United States), Journal Name: Energy User News; (United States) Vol. 9:25; ISSN EUSND
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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