H IGH N ATURAL GAS P RICES AND THE U PDATED MARKET FOR CHP

Authors

  • Mr. E.J. Honton esource Dynamics Corporation.
  • Mr. Paul Lemar Resource Dynamics Corporation

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.13052/dgaej2156-3306.1944

Abstract

Combined heat and power (CHP) has long been the most frequent
application for distributed generation (DG) units. Indeed, the chemical,
paper, and petroleum refining industries have converted their excess fuel
stocks into power since the 1920s. Today, emerging technologies such as
microturbines and fuel cells are increasingly being used for CHP. This is
likely to remain the most important DG application for the next decade,
with the existing installed distributed generation CHP base doubling by
2014.
This article looks at both the United States historic DG installation
record and suggests the likely size of the future distributed generation
CHP market. Not only are market trends that influence the use of CHP
identified, but by using a highly disaggregated and detailed model, their
impacts on market potential are quantified. The article presents top-level
insights into which CHP technologies and size ranges have been and will
be the largest market segments for manufacturers, developers and fuel
suppliers. The data has been calculated by region of the U.S. as well.
These forecasts summarize the first DG CHP market assessment to con-
sider the impact of higher gas prices. This information may assist policy
making in the DG and CHP arenas, and could influence R&D efforts

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Author Biographies

Mr. E.J. Honton, esource Dynamics Corporation.

Mr. E.J. Honton is the director of strategic business development
for the Resource Dynamics Corporation. He has 24 years experience
developing methodologies for cost-effectively solving complex business
problems. His emphasis has been on forecasting and modeling various
aspects of energy businesses, especially DG, CHP and interconnection.
Mr. Honton received a B.S. in civil engineering and a M.A. in economics
from The Ohio State University. He may be contacted at ejh@rdcnet.com,
541-462-3118

Mr. Paul Lemar, Resource Dynamics Corporation

Mr. Paul Lemar is the president of the Resource Dynamics Corpo-
ration. He has 19 years experience in market research and analysis of
power generating technology and has extensive knowledge of and expe-
rience with both the technology and business aspects of the CHP and DG
markets. He has acted as project manager for numerous projects with
EPRI, NRECA, DOE, utilities and manufacturers that have involved DG
and CHP. He holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering and a M.B.A. from
the University of Maryland. He may be contacted at pll@rdcnet.com,
703-356-1300, ext 204.

References

The Potential U.S. Market For Distributed Generation, 2004, Resource

Dynamics Corporation, Washington D.C.

The Installed Base of U.S. Distributed Generation, 2004 Edition, Resource

Dynamics Corporation, Washington D.C.

Annual Energy Outlook, 2004 Edition, Energy Information Administra-

tion, Washington D.C. This report is available on the EIA web site.

Database of Utility and Non-utility Generators, Form 860, 2002 and 2003

interim editions, Energy Information Administration, Washington D.C.

This database is available on the EIA web site.

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Published

2004-10-21

How to Cite

Honton, M. E. ., & Lemar, M. P. . (2004). H IGH N ATURAL GAS P RICES AND THE U PDATED MARKET FOR CHP. Distributed Generation &Amp; Alternative Energy Journal, 19(4), 54–65. https://doi.org/10.13052/dgaej2156-3306.1944

Issue

2004: Vol 19 Iss 4

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Articles