Combined heat and power (CHP) is an eficient way to produce both electricity and thermal energy from a single source, with the ability to keep operating separate from the grid. By operating independently from the grid, CHP can continue to provide services to a user during grid outages.

This fact sheet provides an overview on using CHP to protect critical infrastructure, and how CHP can help create a more resilient and modern grid that keeps communities safe and protects businesses in the event of a large-scale power outage.

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Sep 17, 2018 · This fact sheet provides an overview of the benefits of using CHP systems to enhance the resilience of critical infrastructure facilities during emergencies.

The growing frequency of natural disasters and rising global energy demands highlight the critical need for resilient and sustainable energy infrastructure capable of withstanding and quickly recovering from disruptions.

Fundamentally, energy systems keep the lights on, buildings warm, food cool, vehicles moving, and information flowing. Energy infrastructure consists of three main systems — electricity, oil, and natural gas.

A guide for distributed generation planning that focuses on critical infrastructure, CHP, solar and energy storage, and microgrids. This is geared towards decision-makers such as policymakers and utilities, with a variety of helpful background resources.

Energy powers America's buildings and industry. Keeping the lights on and businesses running—affordably and reliably—makes our lives and work possible and our economy booming.Nearly every American building is plugged into the power grid and into a complex energy system that is shouldering ever-increasing loads and answering to a quickly changing landscape.

Aug 30, 2016 · In our technologically advanced world, a continuous supply of energy—including effective back-up strategies—is critical for safety and comfort. Energy is also necessary to power critical infrastructure and businesses that keep people working and our economy functioning.

of wind and solar energy will likely prove critical to increasing sustainability in engineering. Digital technologies are also playing important roles in infrastructure, especially in supporting electrification and renewable energy sources.