Cogeneration: a viable alternative
The development of cogeneration plants, which simultaneously produce electric power and other useful forms of thermal energy, has been receiving increasing attention by industry as a means of energy conservation, reports Burns and Roe, Inc. The rising costs of natural gas, oil, and coal emphasize the need for both utilities and industry to thoroughly evaluate the economics of cogeneration for the production of electric power and process steam. Considerations in such an evaluation include the industry's relative requirements for thermal and electric energy, cost and return on investment, and potential regulatory liabilities. Because of the inherent energy economy of such systems as well as their beneficial effect of decreasing the load on baseload electricity generation, the government is considering giving investment tax credits and depreciation write-offs to encourage the construction of such facilities.
- OSTI ID:
- 6944694
- Journal Information:
- Public Util. Fortn.; (United States), Journal Name: Public Util. Fortn.; (United States) Vol. 104; ISSN PUFNA
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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