Implementing Combined Heat and Power In New York City

Authors

  • David Ahrens Energy Spectrum Developers, LLC

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.13052/dgaej2156-3306.2246

Abstract

This article provides information about the challenges and oppor-
tunities for combined heat and power (CHP) in New York City. Some
of the up front engineering processes that must be done to successfully
implement CHP projects are identi fied. Included are some of the cost
savings and other financial incentives that motivate the decision to de-
sign CHP systems. Detail is provided on the technical challenges that
companies face in developing CHP projects.

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Author Biography

David Ahrens, Energy Spectrum Developers, LLC

David Ahrens, P.E. is a director of projects with Energy Spec-
trum Developers, LLC. He has over 20 years of experience with en-
ergy consulting, distributed generation and CHP. He has experience
in designing, developing and running power plants large and small. A
licensed Professional Engineer in three states, David has a Bachelor of
Engineering degree and a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) David has worked for utilities including Con Edison in the field of
energy innovation. David has analyzed and installed energy systems
including cogeneration systems for clients throughout the country. He
was instrumental in demonstrating micro-CHP in New York City last
year. His projects include the largest residential micro-turbine installa-
tion in the country, one of the first uses of large tri-generation in the
northeast and dozens of healthcare facility CHP systems. For more about
Energy Spectrum, visit www.energyspec.com. David may be contacted
at dahrens@energyspec.com.

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Published

2007-10-17

How to Cite

Ahrens, D. . (2007). Implementing Combined Heat and Power In New York City. Distributed Generation &Amp; Alternative Energy Journal, 22(4), 72–77. https://doi.org/10.13052/dgaej2156-3306.2246

Issue

2007: Vol 22 Iss 4

Section

Articles