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Combined heat and power (CHP) plants are designed to
produce heat and power (usually electricity) in a single
process and therefore significantly reduce energy costs.
CHP plants are of particular benefit where there is
a constant requirement for both heat and electricity
and so are ideally suited for use in industry as well
as the public sector.
CHP schemes can be modelled to fit your needs, producing
tens of KW to hundreds of MW of electricity.
The Government views CHP technology as a key element
of Climate Change Strategy and is committed to achieving
a target of 10,000 MW of installed CHP capacity by 2010.
To encourage the development of CHP schemes in the
UK the Government has made fuels used by CHP plants
exempt from the Climate Change Levy.
In addition businesses will be able to claim 100% relief
on investments made in CHP technology through the Enhanced
Capital Allowance scheme and gain exemption of power
generating plant and machinery from business rating.
In order to qualify for relief CHP schemes need to achieve
quality assurance levels under a self-assessment and
certification process (CHPQA)
regulated by DEFRA.
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CHP
club provides independent advice and guidance for
new and potential CHP users and provides an opportunity
for members to share knowledge and experience.
CHPQA
is a site developed by the DETR providing up to date
news and information on meeting the eligibility requirements
of CHP schemes for CCL exemption and ECA.
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