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TCAAP Energy Integration Resiliency Framework <br />Energy Source Implementation <br /> <br /> <br /> 40 <br />genset would be operated at full-load with an availability of 95%. A conceptual process diagram of the <br />proposed CHP plant is provided in Figure 8. <br /> <br /> <br />Figure 8: CHP project conceptual process diagram <br />The thermal needs of the Town are assumed to be met by the CHP system through the thermal energy <br />distribution system. For the purposes of the economic model, the Project Team has assumed that Xcel <br />Energy will not own the CHP facility and the Town will receive electricity from the electric grid. If Xcel <br />Energy were the owner of the CHP, the initial plant size could be increased to also meet the electric <br />needs of the Town, as well as the surrounding TCAAP developments. <br />3.2.4. Economic Analysis <br />3.2.4.1. CHP Plant System Capital and O&M Costs <br />Estimated costs for the CHP plant were developed based on major equipment budgetary pricing and a <br />conceptual distribution system layout. The initial CHP project primarily consists of the CHP plant, the <br />distribution piping connecting the buildings, and the electric infrastructure required to connect the