For example, conventional CHP systems commonly produce enough heat and power for large, mulit-buildings hospitals.

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Unlike conventional combined heat and power (CHP) applications, micro-CHP produces relatively small amounts of heat and electricity.

FORBES: Micro-CHP Called 'Critical' to UK's Energy Future

The bottom line is that CHP uses about 40% less energy than conventional production of heat and electricity.

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