Our facility has steady electricity and heating needs year-round. I wanted to know if there is any energy efficacy techniques available that can help us tackle both of our major energy use.
One approach worth exploring is cogeneration or combined heat and power (CHP), which generates electricity on-site while capturing waste heat for process or space heating. Thermal energy storage, process heat recovery, and smart load management can also address both sides at once. Have you had a recent load profile analysis done to see how your electric and thermal needs line up over the year?
Thank you so much for a quick reply. We haven’t done a full load profile analysis before. What kind of data would we need to collect, and how long does it usually take to get an accurate picture of our electric and thermal use?
A good load profile analysis will track your facility’s electricity consumption (kW and kWh) and thermal energy use (steam, hot water, process heat) over time ideally at hourly or 15-minute intervals. For CHP evaluation, having at least a few months of data, including both summer and winter conditions, gives the clearest picture. Many facilities start by pulling utility interval data for electric use and recording boiler/furnace output. If you’d like, we can connect you with your regional Onsite Energy TAP team, which can help collect and interpret this data at no cost.