CHP Energy Simulator


	Combined Heat and Power Savings Estimator

	Combined Heat and Power (CHP) produces electricity and heat from a single fuel source. CHP is applied where there is concurrent demand for heat and electricity. The technology is particularly attractive in areas where electricity rates are high. We have developed a CHP Savings Estimator that allows you to obtain estimates of the electricity and heat that is supplied by various engine-generator systems.

	The CHP Savings Estimator also provides estimates of the value of the energy supplied, the cost of the CHP system, monthly payments, annual savings and simple payback time. Choose a system that closely matches your electricity and heating needs. If you already own standby generator equipment, it can be used for CHP. Just select the size/type in the Savings Estimator, and set the cost to zero. For a detailed analysis of your actual energy data, you can use the Energy Efficiency Analysis Tool.

Your State	Electricity Rate	Engine-Generator
	/kWh

	Energy Per Month	Estimated Value ($)
Electricity	0	0
Heat	0	0
Total		0

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Estimated CHP System Costs
Electric Power Generator
Heat Recovery Equipment
Cooling/Dehumidification Equipment
Additional Equipment/Costs
Engineering
Site Preparation
Electrical/Interconnection/Installation
Government Incentives
CHP System Cost

Monthly Costs
CHP Financing Interest Rate
CHP Finance Cost
Fuel Cost
O&M Cost
Interconnection/Other Recurring Cost
Total Monthly Cost

View Electricity Rates

Financial Summary
Estimated Value of CHP Energy
Electricity Demand Charge Savings
Peak-time Electricity Charge Savings
CHP System Cost
CHP Energy Cost/kWh
Annual Savings
Payback Period

Electricity Cost in your State

The map below shows average rates for electricity in different states. Enter the rate for your State in the Cogeneration Estimator. Click here to get the latest rate for your State.

The cogeneration estimator is intended for preliminary evaluation only, and should not replace a detailed feasibility study. Additional evaluation tools are available here.