Simplified Method for Determining the Net Carbon Dioxide Reduction from Installing a CHP System

Authors

  • Anthony Sclafani NORESCO

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.13052/dgaej2156-3306.2242

Abstract

As awareness of the possible implications of greenhouse gas (GHG)
emissions and the merits of energy efficiency increase, so do the number
of facilities, institutions, and people that seek an active role in reducing
their net GHG emissions and energy usage. With the increase in projects
developed to achieve a targeted GHG reduction, it is becoming increas-
ingly important to quantify CHP system performance in terms of GHG
emissions. This work presents a preliminary method for evaluating the
net GHG emissions of a combined heat and power (CHP) system as a
means of evaluating the feasibility of installing a CHP system in a carbon
dioxide reduction project

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Author Biography

Anthony Sclafani, NORESCO

Anthony Sclafani is an energy engineer for NORESCO’s Energy
Services group. Mr. Sclafani specializes in the implementation of dis-
tributed generation, cogeneration, renewable energy systems, and large
scale energy ef ficiency solutions in performance contracting and emis-
sions reduction projects. His experience includes all phases of project
engineering from site screening through construction. He has experience
providing energy solutions for industrial and manufacturing, educa-
tional (K-12 and university campuses), commercial, correctional, and
government facilities. Mr. Sclafani is a candidate for a Masters of Science
degree in mechanical engineering at San Diego State University and
received his B.S. in mechanical engineering from the Milwaukee School
of Engineering. Mr. Sclafani may be contacted at asclafani@gmail.com.

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Available from http://www.eia.doe.gov/oiaf/1605/coefficients.html

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Available from http://www.eia.doe.gov/oiaf/1605/ee-factors.html

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Published

2007-10-17

How to Cite

Sclafani, A. . (2007). Simplified Method for Determining the Net Carbon Dioxide Reduction from Installing a CHP System. Distributed Generation &Amp; Alternative Energy Journal, 22(4), 23–32. https://doi.org/10.13052/dgaej2156-3306.2242

Issue

2007: Vol 22 Iss 4

Section

Articles