On-Site Power Generation Opportunities For U.S. Industry

Abstract

The potential for on-site power generation in the nine most energyintensive U.S. industries, which DOE’s Office of Industrial Technologies call “Industries of the Future,” (IOFs) is the subject of a recent report prepared for OIT. On-site generation can reduce energy costs, help a facility comply with environmental regulations, and ensure a reliable power supply. Electric market restructuring and its effect on pricing and reliability are creating strong interest in this subject.

The report covers existing and potential on-site generation; combined heat and power (CHP) and its potential, its economics, and its environmental benefits; barriers to on-site generation; and policy and technology recommendations.

This article abstracts information from the OIT report. To view the complete report, see ordering information at the close.