Combined Heat and Power

The Alternative Energy Portfolio Standard (APS) offers a new opportunity for Massachusetts businesses, institutions, and governments to receive an incentive for installing eligible alternative energy systems, such as Combined Heat and Power (CHP), through a certificate trading system similar to the Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard.

All businesses and institutions can benefit from the services and incentives offered by local utilities and by the U.S Department of Energy. Always start any efficiency project, including installing Combined Heat and Power (CHP) systems, by learning what's available today and working closely with your utility.

All businesses and institutions can benefit from the services and incentives offered by local utilities and by the U.S Department of Energy. Always start any efficiency project, including installing Combined Heat and Power (CHP) systems, by learning what's available today and working closely with your utility.

CHP systems that generate 50 MW or less are eligible for a 10 percent tax credit.

Use this free online software tool to evaluate the feasibility and quantify the benefits of using a CHP system.

"Streamlining Project Development" outlines steps and provides tools to quickly analyze the qualification and feasibility of a CHP system. This will help determine if your project is suitable to proceed with an assessment from the Northeast Clean Energy Application Center.

If you install new technology or a system, such as solar panels, a wind turbine or CHP, to generate electricity on your site, there are resources to help you understand the process and connect to your energy provider.