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TCAAP Energy Integration Resiliency Framework <br />Energy Source Implementation <br /> <br /> <br /> 37 <br />Figure 4: Monthly site gas usage <br /> <br /> <br />Figure 5: Monthly total site electric usage <br />3.2.3.2. CHP Technology Selection <br />Based on a review of the future electric load of the Thumb area and the thermal loads of the Town and <br />Thumb areas, the CHP plant should have a maximum generator output no greater than 450 kW. For <br />CHP applications in this size range, the most efficient and economical technology employed is gas fired <br />reciprocating engines, with hot water heat recovery. Additionally, due to the limited heating load <br />available during the summer months, it is generally more economical to employ a generation <br />technology that has a high simple cycle efficiency resulting in a production cost lower than the utility’s <br />retail electric rate.