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Cogeneration is a large, highly efficient industrial system that minimizes energy wastage. Natural gas is burned using turbines that generates power and heat. This heat is then captured and used to produce steam in a boiler. The steam is used for industrial purposes, or it can be used with a steam turbine to produce additional power.
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Cogeneration produces power from a natural gas turbine by using the excess heat for other industrial processes.
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This energy source allows us to power approximately 430,000 homes. The size for cogeneration ranges based on the plant.
Dependability
Cogeneration is a highly reliable source of energy.
Cost
It’s a cost-effective way to generate power within the province.
Emissions
It impacts the environment by releasing some emissions into the air.
Now
Cogeneration makes up about 9% of our generating capacity.
Future
This can be a reliable, affordable and effective source for our supply mix. But changing regulations may make cogeneration much more expensive to build and operate going forward.