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How would the installation of an absorption chiller under the ERP be handled if it is intended to utilize the CHP waste heat?

April 26, 2017absorption chiller CHP ERP handled heat installation utilize waste

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How would the installation of an absorption chiller under the ERP be handled if it is intended to utilize the CHP waste heat?

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The partner must achieve the 15% source energy reduction under the ERP, and the waste heat from the CHP cannot be factored in. If the building is efficient (i.e. an ERP would not be able to achieve the 15% source reduction), what requirements are there to install CHP. A CHP system may be installed on an ENERGY STAR® Certified building. For building types that cannot obtain ENERGY STAR Certification the LEED-EB approach may be used to determine energy efficiency of the building. See the CHP program page for additional information.