| Distributed generation means that the electricity you use is generated in your facility. This technology is energy efficient because the heat that is the by-product of electricity generation is captured and used to heat and cool the building. This process is known as cogeneration. Cogenerators are highly sophisticated, computerized and compact machines. They convert up to 80% of the fuel used into useful energy as opposed to less than 50% for utility electricity. The energy cogenerators produce is also very clean, with virtually no emissions. Besides the measurable benefit to the bottom line and the environment, cogeneration adds stability to your power supply. During blackouts the cogenerator will keep humming along. When the cogenerator is down, the grid is used as backup. In the right application, on-site generation is a real win/win - for the your business and for the environment. |