Public Power
Summary
Oregon public power utility Eugene Water & Electric Board and the University of Oregon are extending a study that seeks to better understand if running UO’s on-site combined heat and power (CHP) generator during short periods of peak winter demand can support a cleaner, more reliable grid.
The CHP generator uses natural gas to generate electricity and captures the excess heat to produce steam for campus heating, making it more efficient than conventional power plants.
The study period began in January and is now scheduled to extend through the end of March. It gives EWEB the option to run the UO’s generator at times during this three-month window if certain conditions are met.
Continue Reading
#News#MemberNewsIDEA#UniversityofOregon#CHP