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Renewable Combined Heat and Power (CHP)

Renewable Combined Heat and Power (CHP). Information from factsheet: Technology basics – page 1 What types of fuel can be used – page1 Different types CHP systems – page 1 Government Incentives information – page 1 Benefits for your community – page 2 Myth busting facts – page 2

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Renewable Combined Heat and Power (CHP)

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  1. Renewable Combined Heat and Power (CHP) • Information from factsheet: • Technology basics – page 1 • What types of fuel can be used – page1 • Different types CHP systems – page 1 • Government Incentives information – page 1 • Benefits for your community – page 2 • Myth busting facts – page 2 • Checklist: is renewable CHP the right technology for my community? – page 3 • Subregional information and contacts – page 4 • Case studies

  2. Renewable CHP– the basics How does renewable CHP work? CHP systems produce heat and electricity at the same time. This makes the process more efficient as most of the energy is captured, used and not wasted. Different types of renewable fuel Biomass Biogas Geothermal

  3. Renewable CHP – Government Incentives Generating a source of income for your community from renewable CHP Which Government incentives support renewable CHP • Feed In Tariff: for the electricity generated by micro CHP • Renewable Heat Incentive: for the heat generated by CHP using biomass, geothermal or biogas • Renewables Obligation: for heat and electricity instead of the above. More complex, for large projects. Visit the Government website for further information and updates http://www.decc.gov.uk/

  4. Renewable CHP – Benefits and Myths What benefits could renewable CHP generate for your community • Protection against rising fuel prices • Make money for your community • More local jobs • Very efficient technology • Reduce your carbon emissions • Improve community well-being What are the common myths surrounding renewable CHP • CHP systems are not renewable as they emit CO2 • CHP systems are too complex for a community to manage • CHP systems are too big for a single community building

  5. Renewable CHP – Checklist Is renewable CHP suitable for your community? • Site suitability • Community heating needs • Source of fuel • Land/Building owner permission • Grid connection • Planning permission

  6. Renewable CHP – Case study North West Case Study – Victorian terraces in Nelson get upgraded with micro CHP systems

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