Capturing Energy Waste in Ohio: Using Combined Heat and Power to Upgrade Electric System
Type
Policy Brief or Report
Year
2012
Level
City or Town, County, State
State(s)
Ohio
Policy Areas
Economic Justice, Energy, Environment & Natural Resources
Ohio's electric power is highly inefficient, and in 2009 lost over $17.6 billion in energy market value. To improve efficiency, lower utility bills, and decrease emissions, energy producers should implement combined heat and power (CHP) technologies, which generate power from wasted heat. This report presents policy suggestions for CHP development, and strategies for leveraging existing regulations and standards to encourage broad adoption of CHP technologies.