https://www.metering.com/news/chp-technologies-doe/
30 November 2017
US: DoE earmarks $25m for CHP technologies
The US Department of Energy has announced that it will provide a $25
million fund to help eight organisations install Combined Heat and Power
(CHP) technologies.
The funding will be issued by the DoE through the Advanced Manufacturing
Office, which operates under the Office of Energy Efficiency and
Renewable Energy.
AMO was established to support early stage research and development, and
field validation of CHP technologies.
CHP technologies reduce energy demand on the main grid by allowing
consumers to produce electricity and thermal onsite. The funding will
help reduce energy transmission and distribution losses in addition to
organisations securing their energy supply.
CHP technologies supports "US economic competitive advantage, promote
economic development, instill resiliency in businesses and communities,
create and maintain local energy-related jobs, and provide solutions for
modernizing energy generation and delivery," according to a statement.
The eight organisations including Pace University (NY), Washington State
University and University of Illinois at Chicago the will become CHP
Technical Assistance Partnerships (TAPS) in their regions.
They will help develop strategies to improve the reliability of grid
systems and resilience to natural disasters through the use of CHP
technologies.
In addition, they will maximise exposure of CHP technologies to
consumers to increase adoption of the solution. Since 2009, the DoE has
provided technical support to over 1,900 CHP projects by funding seven TAPS.
The US generates 82GW from CHP technologies.
