The U.S. Army has debuted a new combined heat and power (CHP) plant at Aberdeen Proving Ground in Aberdeen, Maryland. This new CHP plant is the first of its kind at an Army installation, and represents an innovative public-private partnership.
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announced that it has become a partner in the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Better Buildings Combined Heat and Power Resiliency Accelerator, to help improve critical infrastructure in communities.
The International District Energy Association (IDEA) and the Microgrid Resources Coalition (MRC) announced a merger agreement to integrate the resources and technical and regulatory expertise of the MRC into IDEA to strengthen information exchange and advocacy efforts for microgrids.
A new 1.6 MW combined heat and power (CHP) plant at Lakeridge Health Oshawa will power 42 percent of the hospital’s electrical needs. The CHP plant is fueled by natural gas for cleaner, more efficient production of electricity. Heat from the process will be used to heat the hospital.
M-TriGen Inc., a manufacturer of micro-combined cooling, heating, and power generation (MCCHP) equipment, has announced the launch of three new models of its trigeneration products following authorization by Intertek to mark them for ETL standards.
Mohegan Sun Pocono will install a combined heat and power (CHP) system which will provide a reliable, energy-efficient source for heating and electric power and reduce the facility’s primary energy consumption. Installation of the system by UGI HVAC Enterprises is anticipated to begin in March and be operational by fall 2016.
American DG Energy Inc. announced it has reached an agreement to provide its On-Site Utility™ combined heat and power (CHP) solution to the Salvation Army Greater New York Divisional Headquarters in New York City.
Bluestone Energy Services LLC, a provider of energy conservation, engineering, and project development services for commercial and industrial clients, announced that it is formally rebranding itself as the Commercial and Industrial (C&I) Division of OpTerra Energy Services.
Tecogen® Inc. has announced the sale of multiple replacement TECOCHILL® natural gas-powered chillers to longtime customer Newport East. Worth over half a million dollars, the new contract includes replacement of the original units along with a renewed long-term service agreement for complete ongoing equipment maintenance.
Companies with energy-intensive electroplating and surface finishing processes not only have high levels of energy consumption, but they also need vast quantities of process heat and cooling for production. Combined heat and power (CHP) units with thermally driven cooling systems are particularly effective in these instances.