Charles Braunstein, P.E., C.E.M. President, Dome Tech Engineering, Edison, N.J.

Choosing Cogen

Cogeneration, also known as combined heat and power, is the simultaneous production and utilization of power and heat, typically in the form of electricity and either steam or hot water. Because the heat generated by the production of electricity is captured and utilized—and not expelled as waste heat—successful cogeneration results in a much higher fuel efficiency and lower energy ...