What is Cogeneration?

Cogeneration is a process that uses what would otherwise be waste steam to generate additional power. Cogeneration produces savings in production costs, as well as increased operating efficiencies. Cogeneration has been used successfully in many industrial and commercial applications, including the chemical, petroleum refining, pulp and paper, cement, aluminum, and steel industries. Cogeneration allows businesses to reduce cost, improve their efficiency and their competitiveness, and create jobs and other economic benefits.