The CHP Group has the following broad objectives
- help CIBSE members become aware of the opportunities, feasibility and economics for CHP,
- encourage best practice in the deployment of existing CHP technologies by ensuring:
- specifiers appreciate and understand the building’s characteristics and how this influences the sizing, economics and integration of CHP units,
- CHP is designed, commissioned and operated correctly
- users appreciate the need to monitor and evaluate performance, and how optimum operating strategies may be achieved,
- keep members aware of the latest developments in new CHP technologies, such as Fuel Cells, Micro-turbines, domestic CHP (stirling engines), etc, and us of renewable fuels.
- provide a forum to explore the lessons that can be learned from existing installations,
- provide authoritative, accurate and independent information
- Influence CHP policy where appropriate,
- keep CIBSE members aware of market conditions and government initiatives related to CHP
- encourage links with other institutions and organisations.