Issue Focus: Back to the Future: Combined Heat and Power for the 21st Century

Combined Heat and Power: A Clean, Local Energy Solution

DOE's Industrial Technologies Program (ITP) has identified combined heat and power as one of the most important opportunities available today for increasing energy efficiency and reducing emissions. This article explains CHP technology uses and benefits, and ITP's effort to help the United States achieve a goal of 20% of CHP power generation by 2030. More

CHP Regional Application Centers: Paving the Way for Combined Heat and Power

DOE's eight CHP Regional Application Centers are key channels for expanding the U.S. market for combined heat and power (CHP). By promoting CHP technologies and practices, serving as a clearinghouse for local and regional CHP resources, and working with state policy-makers to address barriers, the centers help pave the way to widespread deployment. More

New Report Highlights Jobs, Emissions-Savings Benefits of Combined Heat and Power

This new report explains why CHP is one of the most promising efficiency and emissions-reduction options in the U.S. energy portfolio, and outlines the opportunities and challenges of widespread deployment. More

Combined Heat and Power in Action: Demonstration Projects Showcase Technologies

Combined heat and power systems use a variety of technologies—or "prime movers"—and are suitable for industrial, commercial, and institutional applications. This article showcases four successful technology demonstration projects that illustrate just how wide-ranging this clean energy solution can be. More

Ask an Energy Expert: Maximize System Efficiency with Proper Insulation

Inadequate or improper use of insulation in industrial systems accounts for 10% to 25% of total energy loss. Read this issue's column to find out how to design insulation and refractories to reduce heat loss, maintain temperatures, and optimize heat transfer in your industrial processes. More

Is Combined Heat and Power Right for Your Facility?

Are you considering installing a combined heat and power system (CHP) in your facility, but not sure how to start? The step-by-step analyses presented in this article will help you determine if CHP is right for your facility. More

Recognizing Companies that Save Energy Now

Through Save Energy Now, DOE's Industrial Technologies Program has recognized more than 300 U.S. manufacturing companies for implementing energy-saving recommendations in their plants—and achieving a total of $110 million in energy cost savings. Read this article to learn about these champions of energy efficiency and to find out how your company can qualify for recognition. More