cogeneration
/kɒdʒɛnɛˈreɪʃən/ · cog. e. ne. ra. tion
noun
- The process of generating multiple forms of energy, such as electricity and heat, from a single fuel source. The power plant uses cogeneration to produce both electricity and steam for the nearby factory.
- A system or plant that produces multiple forms of energy simultaneously. The new cogeneration system is expected to reduce the company's energy costs by 30%.
Did you know? The first commercial cogeneration plant was built in 1882 in Chicago, Illinois, and it provided both electricity and steam to the surrounding area.