Combined Heat & Power (CHP)
Combined Heat and Power (CHP) is an ambitious project which provides energy efficiency, low cost heating in 14 multi storey blocks and 8 public buildings in the city.
The scheme managed by independent, not-for-profit company - Aberdeen Heat & Power Co Ltd, provides electricity and a district heating system which has affordable running costs, and considerably reduces the CO2 emissions from properties within the scheme.
The scheme generates power close to where it is needed, and uses heat produced in the process for heating and hot water rather than letting it go to waste
Three successful CHP schemes are now operating at -
- Stockethill
- Hazlehead
- Seaton
Buildings connected to the schemes have seen emissions reduced by approx 56% and residents' fuel bills by up to 50%.
What is Combined Heat and Power?
A CHP plant is an installation where there is a simultaneous generation of electric power and useable heat, in a single process. It generates electricity locally and captures the heat produced to provide space heating and hot water.
The heat is a by-product and provides a community heating system. CHP is around 85% efficient, in contrast to the 35% efficiency achieved by conventional power stations.
CHP systems are accredited producers of 'green' electricity - reducing the use of fossil fuels and reducing CO2 emissions, which are major contributors to climate change.
Awards
The Combined Heat and Power (CHP) project has been recognised nationally winning several awards -
- Outstanding Achievement in Housing Award, at the UK Housing Awards 2008
- Sustainability Award, in the Innovation and Progress category of the Guardian Newspaper Public Sector Awards 2008
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Contact
Aberdeen Heat and Power
aberdeenheatandpower@btconnect.com
Telephone: 01224 482620