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Perhaps the most logical explanation for this is stems from how maximizing energy efficiency by extracting more value from each Btu of energy is directly conducive to lowering energy costs. There are however, additional benefits of combined heat power systems that are worth noting. [Read More](https://blog.fpuc.com/chp/benefits-of-combined-heat-and-power-systems-0) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.fpuc.com/chp/benefits-of-combined-heat-and-power-systems-0#comments-listing) Topics: [Energy Conservation](https://blog.fpuc.com/chp/topic/energy-conservation), [New Technology](https://blog.fpuc.com/chp/topic/new-technology), [Commercial](https://blog.fpuc.com/chp/topic/commercial), [Industrial](https://blog.fpuc.com/chp/topic/industrial), [Combined Heat and Power](https://blog.fpuc.com/chp/topic/combined-heat-and-power) ## [CHP Feasibility Checklist](https://blog.fpuc.com/chp/chp-feasibility-checklist-0) Posted by [Danielle Mulligan](https://blog.fpuc.com/chp/author/danielle-mulligan) on May 26, 2017 4:18:55 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.fpuc.com/hubfs/CHP_Checklist.jpg)](https://blog.fpuc.com/chp/chp-feasibility-checklist-0) If you have stumbled across this article, chances are you're probably looking to acquire additional information on Combined Heat & Power, typically referred to as CHP.  [Read More](https://blog.fpuc.com/chp/chp-feasibility-checklist-0) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.fpuc.com/chp/chp-feasibility-checklist-0#comments-listing) Topics: [Combined Heat and Power](https://blog.fpuc.com/chp/topic/combined-heat-and-power) ## [How Combined Heat and Power Systems Make FL More Energy Efficient](https://blog.fpuc.com/chp/how-combined-heat-and-power-systems-make-florida-more-energy-efficient-0) Posted by [Scott Ranck](https://blog.fpuc.com/chp/author/scott-ranck) on Apr 21, 2017 2:37:45 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.fpuc.com/hs-fs/hub/396210/file-2567586217.png)](https://blog.fpuc.com/chp/how-combined-heat-and-power-systems-make-florida-more-energy-efficient-0) *Source: Department of Energy, [http://www.energy.gov/eere/amo/combined-heat-and-power-basics](http://www.energy.gov/eere/amo/combined-heat-and-power-basics)*   The [Department of Energy](http://energy.gov/)defines Combined Heat-Power (CHP) as the concurrent production of electricity or mechanical power and useful thermal energy (heating and/or cooling) from a single source of energy.  Simply put, CHP systems use the waste heat associated with generating on-site electricity for some other useful purpose.  By using this waste heat for a secondary application, CHP systems maximize the efficiency of the input fuel by simultaneously achieving multiple objectives.  In other words, CHP systems give you more bang for your energy dollar. [Read More](https://blog.fpuc.com/chp/how-combined-heat-and-power-systems-make-florida-more-energy-efficient-0) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.fpuc.com/chp/how-combined-heat-and-power-systems-make-florida-more-energy-efficient-0#comments-listing) Topics: [Energy Conservation](https://blog.fpuc.com/chp/topic/energy-conservation), [New Technology](https://blog.fpuc.com/chp/topic/new-technology), [Energy Efficiency](https://blog.fpuc.com/chp/topic/energy-efficiency), [Commercial](https://blog.fpuc.com/chp/topic/commercial), [Industrial](https://blog.fpuc.com/chp/topic/industrial), [Combined Heat and Power](https://blog.fpuc.com/chp/topic/combined-heat-and-power) ## [Honoring Our Infrastructure with CHP](https://blog.fpuc.com/chp/honoring-our-infrastructure-with-chp) Posted by [Danielle Mulligan](https://blog.fpuc.com/chp/author/danielle-mulligan) on Jan 6, 2016 10:23:16 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.fpuc.com/hubfs/Blog_Images/natural_gas_plant_blog.jpg)](https://blog.fpuc.com/chp/honoring-our-infrastructure-with-chp) What is it that makes America truly great?  Could it be our ability to provide world class entertainment like our multi-billion dollar professional sports industries, or perhaps Hollywood’s exclusive ability to make us laugh, cry and cheer?  Or maybe our nation’s greatness can be attributed to the availability of goods and services, such as easy access to the internet, or perhaps it can be attributed to our nation’s educational system? [Read More](https://blog.fpuc.com/chp/honoring-our-infrastructure-with-chp) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.fpuc.com/chp/honoring-our-infrastructure-with-chp#comments-listing) Topics: [Combined Heat and Power](https://blog.fpuc.com/chp/topic/combined-heat-and-power) ## [Florida CHP Tax Policy](https://blog.fpuc.com/chp/florida-chp-tax-policy) Posted by [Danielle Mulligan](https://blog.fpuc.com/chp/author/danielle-mulligan) on Jan 6, 2016 10:09:36 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.fpuc.com/hubfs/blog_floridatax.png)](https://blog.fpuc.com/chp/florida-chp-tax-policy) Located deep within Florida Statute 212.08(5)(c) lies statutory language that is beneficial to the Combined Heat and Power (CHP) industry as well as those who are seeking to install a CHP system to boost the energy efficiency of their facility.  [Read More](https://blog.fpuc.com/chp/florida-chp-tax-policy) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.fpuc.com/chp/florida-chp-tax-policy#comments-listing) Topics: [Combined Heat and Power](https://blog.fpuc.com/chp/topic/combined-heat-and-power) ## [CHP Feasibility Checklist](https://blog.fpuc.com/chp/chp-feasibility-checklist) Posted by [Danielle Mulligan](https://blog.fpuc.com/chp/author/danielle-mulligan) on Dec 1, 2015 6:08:43 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.fpuc.com/hubfs/CHP_Checklist.jpg)](https://blog.fpuc.com/chp/chp-feasibility-checklist) If you have stumbled across this article, chances are you're probably looking to acquire additional information on Combined Heat & Power, typically referred to as CHP.  [Read More](https://blog.fpuc.com/chp/chp-feasibility-checklist) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.fpuc.com/chp/chp-feasibility-checklist#comments-listing) Topics: [Combined Heat and Power](https://blog.fpuc.com/chp/topic/combined-heat-and-power) ## [CHP and The Spark Spread Estimator](https://blog.fpuc.com/chp/chp-spark-spread-estimator) Posted by [Danielle Mulligan](https://blog.fpuc.com/chp/author/danielle-mulligan) on Nov 9, 2015 8:54:40 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.fpuc.com/hubfs/blog_sparkEstimator.png)](https://blog.fpuc.com/chp/chp-spark-spread-estimator) Over the past few years the United States has surpassed Russia as the world's number one producer of natural gas and recently surpassed Saudi Arabia as the world’s number 1 producer of oil.  Many Americans take pride in the United States being number 1, this desire to the best is deeply rooted in the American competitive spirit.    [Read More](https://blog.fpuc.com/chp/chp-spark-spread-estimator) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.fpuc.com/chp/chp-spark-spread-estimator#comments-listing) Topics: [Combined Heat and Power](https://blog.fpuc.com/chp/topic/combined-heat-and-power) ## [The Benefits of Combined Heat and Power Systems](https://blog.fpuc.com/chp/benefits-of-combined-heat-and-power-systems) Posted by [Mark Thompson](https://blog.fpuc.com/chp/author/mark-thompson) on Sep 3, 2015 9:50:11 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.fpuc.com/hubfs/Benefits.jpg)](https://blog.fpuc.com/chp/benefits-of-combined-heat-and-power-systems)   Typically, describing the benefits of combined heat and power (CHP) systems are concentrated around the total energy efficiency improvements associated with utilizing the waste heat from on-site electricity generation. Perhaps the most logical explanation for this is stems from how maximizing energy efficiency by extracting more value from each Btu of energy is directly conducive to lowering energy costs. There are however, additional benefits of combined heat power systems that are worth noting. [Read More](https://blog.fpuc.com/chp/benefits-of-combined-heat-and-power-systems) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.fpuc.com/chp/benefits-of-combined-heat-and-power-systems#comments-listing) Topics: [Energy Conservation](https://blog.fpuc.com/chp/topic/energy-conservation), [New Technology](https://blog.fpuc.com/chp/topic/new-technology), [Commercial](https://blog.fpuc.com/chp/topic/commercial), [Industrial](https://blog.fpuc.com/chp/topic/industrial), [Combined Heat and Power](https://blog.fpuc.com/chp/topic/combined-heat-and-power) ## [4 Things to Know About the Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015](https://blog.fpuc.com/chp/energy-efficiency-improvement-act-of-2015) Posted by [Mark Thompson](https://blog.fpuc.com/chp/author/mark-thompson) on May 26, 2015 10:58:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.fpuc.com/hubfs/energy_efficiency_improvement_act.jpg)](https://blog.fpuc.com/chp/energy-efficiency-improvement-act-of-2015) (Photo: Win McNamee, Getty Images)   Although many have grown cynical of the possibility of bipartisan policy agreement in Washington DC these days, it’s refreshing to know that both parties can reach an agreement when dealing with really important issues such as energy. On April 30th 2015, the Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 (S. 535) was officially signed into law by the president after passing both chambers of Congress. [Read More](https://blog.fpuc.com/chp/energy-efficiency-improvement-act-of-2015) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.fpuc.com/chp/energy-efficiency-improvement-act-of-2015#comments-listing) Topics: [Energy Conservation](https://blog.fpuc.com/chp/topic/energy-conservation), [Economic Development](https://blog.fpuc.com/chp/topic/economic-development), [New Technology](https://blog.fpuc.com/chp/topic/new-technology), [Energy Efficiency](https://blog.fpuc.com/chp/topic/energy-efficiency), [Commercial](https://blog.fpuc.com/chp/topic/commercial), [Industrial](https://blog.fpuc.com/chp/topic/industrial), [Combined Heat and Power](https://blog.fpuc.com/chp/topic/combined-heat-and-power) ## [DOE Offers Assistance Program to Help Coordinate CHP Projects](https://blog.fpuc.com/chp/doe-offers-assistance-program-to-help-coordinate-chp-projects) Posted by [Mark Thompson](https://blog.fpuc.com/chp/author/mark-thompson) on May 12, 2015 8:31:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.fpuc.com/hubfs/DOE_CHP_TAPs_Page_2.png)](https://blog.fpuc.com/chp/doe-offers-assistance-program-to-help-coordinate-chp-projects) In an effort to combat combined heat power weariness and hesitation, the [Department of Energy](http://energy.gov/) has a resource specifically designed to help facilitate CHP installations.  If the idea of not just consuming energy but producing energy is something that interests you, your business, and your bottom line, help is available.Business owners and building operators are being urged to reach out to the Department of Energy’s Combined Heat Power Technical Assistance Program to coordinate with a regional office to determine how much of a reality this will be for you.  * (Source: U.S. Department of Energy)* ## **More on the Inspiration Behind the DOE CHP Technical Assistance Partnerships Program** Whenever a new technology redefines a specific market segment, business owners and building operators often find themselves at a difficult crossroads.  This is often the case with combined heat power (CHP) technology systems, which completely redefine the energy interactional experience that end users share with their energy providers.  [Read More](https://blog.fpuc.com/chp/doe-offers-assistance-program-to-help-coordinate-chp-projects) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.fpuc.com/chp/doe-offers-assistance-program-to-help-coordinate-chp-projects#comments-listing) Topics: [Energy Conservation](https://blog.fpuc.com/chp/topic/energy-conservation), [New Technology](https://blog.fpuc.com/chp/topic/new-technology), [Energy Efficiency](https://blog.fpuc.com/chp/topic/energy-efficiency), [Commercial](https://blog.fpuc.com/chp/topic/commercial), [Industrial](https://blog.fpuc.com/chp/topic/industrial), [Combined Heat and Power](https://blog.fpuc.com/chp/topic/combined-heat-and-power) [All posts](https://blog.fpuc.com/chp/all) [Next](https://blog.fpuc.com/chp/page/2) ### Comment on This Post Submit your comment – plus, see what other people are saying. --- ![FPU New Technology Newsletter](https://blog.fpuc.com/hubfs/Banner-NewTechnology.png) #### Don't Miss Any Updates From FPU Sign up now for the latest new technology articles ### Recent Posts ### Connect with FPU on: Subsidiary of [![chpkLogoSm-1.png](https://blog.fpuc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/chpkLogoSm-1.png?width=157&height=29&name=chpkLogoSm-1.png "chpkLogoSm-1.png")](http://www.fpuc.com/)