Federal and State Incentives/ Rebates - CHP

With the recent stimulus package passed by Congress, CHP has been given a 10% tax credit for Commercial applications. In addition, an accelerated depreciation schedule has been enacted for businesses.

States are becoming more aware of CHP technology and are changing their incentive and rebate policies on a regular basis. Check your local registry and utility company for your state's specific policies.

Oak Ridge National Laboratory Report Highlights

"Combined Heat and Power
Effective Energy Solutions for a Sustainable Future"

A report by the Oak Ridge National Laboratory points out that more than two-thirds (67%) of fuel used to generate power in the U.S. is lost as waste heat.

The report projects that if CHP were to produce 20% of all U.S. electricity by 2030 (several countries have already achieved this level):

• CO₂ emission reduction would be the equivalent to taking 154 million autos off the road (more than half the current U.S. fleet).
• More than 5 quadrillion (twenty four zeroes) Btu of fuel would be saved annually, equivalent to nearly half the current U.S. household energy consumption.