Air News Brief (HQ): Four Cogeneration Facilities Earn Energy Star Award for Significant Energy Savings
*CONTACT:* Dave Ryan ryan.dave@epa.gov 202-564-7827 202-564-4355 * * *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* October 1, 2009 Four Cogeneration Facilities Earn Energy Star Award for Significant Energy Savings *WASHINGTON*--EPA presented Energy Star Combined Heat and Power (CHP) awards to four organizations for using highly efficient systems to save energy, lower greenhouse gas emissions and reduce air pollution. CHP (cogeneration) is up to 60 percent more efficient than producing heat and power separately. CHP is the simultaneous production of electricity and heat from a single fuel source, such as natural gas, biomass, biogas, coal, waste heat or oil. CHP is not a single technology, but an integrated energy system that can be modified depending upon the needs of the energy user. This year's winners are: . Calpine Corporation's Carville Energy Center (CEC) (St. Gabriel, La.). . The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Corrections Bridgewater Correctional Complex (Bridgewater, Mass.) . Equity Office Properties (New York City, N.Y.) . Patterson Farms (Auburn, N.Y.) Conventional fossil-fueled power plants produce power with a typical efficiency of about 30 percent. The projects being recognized by EPA today are reaching operating efficiencies of at least 50 percent Since 1999, EPA has given the ENERGY STAR CHP Award to recognize organizations and institutions that install exceptionally efficient CHP systems. In 2001, EPA formed a CHP Partnership working with organizations to reduce the environmental impact of power generation. In addition, the partnership supports the development of new projects that have significant energy, environmental, and economic benefits. More information about the CHP Partnership: http://www.epa.gov/chp/ More information about the Energy Star CHP awards: http://epa.gov/chp/public-recognition/current_winners.html R277 Note: If a link above doesn't work, please copy and paste the URL into a browser. View all news releases related to air issues [ http://service.govdelivery.com/service/edition.html?code=USAEPA_16&format=Web&email_type=bulletin ] ________________________________________________________________________ EPA Seal You can view or update your subscriptions or e-mail address at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page [ https://service.govdelivery.com/service/user.html?code=USAEPA ]. All you will need is your e-mail address. If you have any questions or problems e-mail support@govdelivery.com for assistance. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency [ http://www.epa.gov/ ]. Sent by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency . 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW . Washington DC 20460 . 202-564-4355