Renewable Combined Heat and Power
(CHP)
Information from factsheet:
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Technology basics – page 1
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What types of fuel can be used – page1
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Different types CHP systems – page 1
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Government Incentives information – page 1
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Benefits for your community – page 2
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Myth busting facts – page 2
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Checklist: is renewable CHP the right technology for
my community? – page 3
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Subregional information and contacts – page 4
Case studies
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
Renewable CHP – Government Incentives
Generating a source of income for your community from renewable CHP
Which Government incentives support renewable CHP
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Feed In Tariff: for the electricity generated by micro
CHP
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Renewable Heat Incentive: for the heat generated by
CHP using biomass, geothermal or biogas
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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/
Renewable CHP – Benefits and Myths
What benefits could renewable CHP generate for your community
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Protection against rising fuel prices
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Make money for your community
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More local jobs
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Very efficient technology
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Reduce your carbon emissions
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Improve community well-being
What are the common myths surrounding renewable CHP
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CHP systems are not renewable as they emit CO2
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CHP systems are too complex for a community to manage
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CHP systems are too big for a single community building
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
Renewable CHP – Case study
North West Case Study – Victorian terraces in Nelson get upgraded
with micro CHP systems