Abstract
Combined Heat and Power (CHP), also known
as cogeneration, refers to one of several technologies
that allow a facility to generate electricity and useful
heat simultaneously. It is highly efficient compared
to conventional methods of generating heat and
power separately. However, various market and
policy barriers exist that prevent CHP from being
more widely adopted. This paper provides an
introduction to CHP and its benefits and an overview
of the current CHP market, followed by an
assessment of recent developments in CHP policy at
the state level across the United States. New trends in
CHP policy are highlighted, included an increase in
the number of states that include CHP in their energy
efficiency standards and the increased attention being
paid to CHP's resiliency during times of disaster.
Farley, K.; Chittum, A. (2013). Recent Developments in CHP Policy in the United States. Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu). Available electronically from
https : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /149171.