By Lynn A. Kirshbaum, Deputy Director Combined heat and power (CHP), also known as cogeneration, is a technology that uses a single fuel source to generate both heat and electricity. CHP systems generate electricity and capture the heat that would otherwise be wasted...
News and Events
The Combined Heat and Power Alliance is active at both the state and federal level. We often submit public comments, letters to state and federal lawmakers, provide Congressional testimony and comment on draft legislation. Below is a selection of our latest news and updates. Please visit the Resources page for access to more Alliance materials.
CHP Provides Resilience in Response to a Changing Climate
By Lynn A. Kirshbaum, Deputy Director We know from climate scientists that our climate is changing, and that “[a] changing climate leads to changes in the frequency, intensity, spatial extent, duration, and timing of weather and climate extremes, and can result in...
RNG and Biogas: Low-Carbon Alternatives for CHP Systems
By David Landolfi, DGA 2021 Winter Intern Combined Heat and Power (CHP) has existed for over 100 years, and it is a proven technology to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, improve energy efficiency, and provide resiliency. CHP systems have historically been...