Renewable Combined Heat and Power (CHP)

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Renewable Combined Heat and Power (CHP)

• Information from factsheet
• Technology basics page 1
• What types of fuel can be used page1
• Different types CHP systems page 1
• Government Incentives information page 1
• Benefits for your community page 2
• Myth busting facts page 2
• Checklist is renewable CHP the right technology
  for my community? page 3
• Subregional information and contacts page 4
• Case studies

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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
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Renewable CHP Government Incentives
Generating a source of income for your community
from renewable CHP
Which Government incentives support renewable CHP

• Feed In Tariff for the electricity generated by
  micro CHP
• Renewable Heat Incentive for the heat generated
  by CHP using biomass, geothermal or biogas
• 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/
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Renewable CHP Benefits and Myths
What benefits could renewable CHP generate for
your community

• Protection against rising fuel prices
• Make money for your community
• More local jobs
• Very efficient technology
• Reduce your carbon emissions
• Improve community well-being

What are the common myths surrounding renewable
CHP

• CHP systems are not renewable as they emit CO2
• CHP systems are too complex for a community to
  manage
• CHP systems are too big for a single community
  building

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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

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Renewable CHP Case study
North West Case Study Victorian terraces in
Nelson get upgraded with micro CHP systems