Investor Presentaiton
Operation and Maintenance
⚫ Typical Costs:
⚫ $0.005/kilowatt-hour (kWh) - $0.015/kWh for maintenance, depending on type
of equipment and operations and maintenance (O&M) procurement approach
• Maintenance Contract with Equipment Manufacturer
⚫ Training Plant Operators:
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Required to know about steam systems, heat recovery and high voltage
• Licensing available in several states and large cities
• Utility companies have internal training programs
Written Guidelines and Procedures
• Several options should be available where the produced steam or hot
water can be fully used or shifted when electric loads change.
• Ongoing maintenance of individual CHP components is essential to
maintaining plant operation.
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