Shared-savings cogeneration to save firm $40K/yr

Journal Article · Sun Apr 08 23:00:00 EST 1984 · Energy User News; (United States)

OSTI ID:6901674

Gardner, L

A $1 million 500 kW cogenerator, financed and operated by Cogenic Energy Systems Inc. on a shared-savings basis, will save a uniform rental company $40,000 a year by reducing annual energy costs by $200,000. Cogenic retains 80% of the savings for four years or when payback is achieved. Sizing of the cogeneration system is geared to the plant's electrical rather than its heating needs to eliminate buyback negotiations. Cogenic's system operates at 75-80% efficiency compared to the 30-35% efficiency of utilities.

• OSTI ID: 6901674
• Journal Information: Energy User News; (United States), Journal Name: Energy User News; (United States) Vol. 9:15; ISSN EUSND
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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