Cogeneration: Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Take control of your facility's power needs. A cogeneration system from Nicor allows you to use natural gas to produce your own electricity while recovering heat for  other applications. You'll save on utility costs, lower your maintenance costs and improve employee morale and safety.

Benefits

You won't be dependent on your electric utility or their unpredictable rates. You won't have to worry about down time, product spoilage or losing a customer due to power interruptions. A cogeneration system can run 24-hours-a-day or just during peak periods. You'll be able to meet your customers' needs even under the tightest production schedule. You'll never have to send employees home due to an outage. The electricity you produce will be of better quality (fewer surges or voltage fluctuations), meaning you'll also experience lower overall maintenance costs and there's less chance of equipment damage at start-up. Your facility's energy efficiency will be increased and overall energy costs will be reduced. Your facility and parking lots will always be well-lit, providing a safe work environment for your employees and customers.

Learn More

How does cogeneration work? Click here to find out. Learn how the Brookfield Zoo controlled their high energy costs and sporadic power outages - click here. (PDF) To find out how a continuing care community solved their energy reliability problems, click here. (PDF) Many schools and universities are using cogeneration. Click here for a list.

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