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An Integrated Assessment of the Energy S

Tina M. Kaarsberg, R. Neal Elliott

2026encombined heat and powercogenerationenergy efficiencyemissions reductionindustrial energydistributed generation

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Combined Heat and Power (CHP) systems generate electrical/mechanical and thermal energy simultaneously, allowing for substantial energy savings and reductions in emissions. This study investigates the potential for CHP systems to achieve significant reductions in energy use, criteria pollutants, and carbon emissions by recovering energy typically lost in separate generation processes. We analyze recent technological advancements that have made CHP systems more cost-effective and efficient, alongside the impending need to replace aging boiler stock, which presents an opportunity to transition to cleaner CHP alternatives. Additionally, environmental policies and electric power market restructuring are identified as catalysts for increased CHP adoption. Our integrated analysis projects an installation of 73 GW of additional CHP capacity by 2010, resulting in energy savings of 2.6 quadrillion Btus, reductions of 74 million metric tons of carbon emissions, 1.4 million tons of avoided SO2 emissions, and 0.6 million tons of avoided NOx emissions. The estimated cumulative capital investments required for this new capacity is approximately $47 billion over ten years. This research highlights the tremendous potential of CHP in various sectors, including industrial, district energy, and buildings.

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