1	Co-Generation Is it right for your business?
2	What is Co-Generation The tandem generation of electricity and some form of useful thermal energy Also known as Combined Heat & Power (CHP) Provides a continuous stream of electricity and hot or cold water or steam
3	Why Co-Generation Monolithic generation & distribution of electricity is extremely inefficient Less than 30% of the energy consumed to produce electricity for the utility grid makes it to the end user
4	Why Co-generation In addition to being extremely inefficient, the electrical grid in the US is aging and is near its maximum capacity Growth in electrical demand has far outpaced generation capability The majority of US electrical plants burn coal and will be retired or retrofitted over the next decade further impacting supply
5	Why Co-generation Our utility companies will not be able to supply cheap available power in the future due to: Aging utility grid and delivery infrastructure Inefficiencies in monolithic generation & distribution Environmental concerns and regulation Deregulation, mergers and changing government oversight
6	Why Co-generation By controlling their energy needs, businesses will realize: Substantially reduced energy costs Improved power availability & protection from outages & blackouts Improved power quality
7	Why Co-generation On-site Co-generation is currently the most efficient and environmentally sound way of producing energy from fuel. Efficiencies over 80% (compared to 30% for most utilities) No distribution or line-loss (compared to 70% on the grid) Increased availability and protection from outages Recommended by the President’s National Energy Policy
8	How it works The “best of both worlds” Co-gen handles the base load and the electrical utility covers the rest, providing: Best economics. The co-gen system runs at maximum efficiency with a consistent load. The utility makes up any transient need above the baseline Improved reliability. By running in parallel the co-gen system & the utility grid back each other up. Your business is protected from failures of either the co-gen system or the utility company
9	How it works The Co-gen unit provides useful thermal energy as a by-product of electrical generation process. This energy can be used to lower your heating & cooling costs. Domestic hot water – Laundry Heating and/or Cooling – Refrigeration Industrial processes – Food preparation Etc
10	How it works Existing systems interface with co-gen unit Utilize waste heat for heating/cooling Existing systems can run independent from co-gen unit providing protection from failures
11	Economics Typical savings of 50% on combined energy costs Average payback in under two years Value-share program available for $0.00 out of pocket investment
12	Value Share Program No investment required by you We provide all the engineering & construction to interface co-gen unit to your existing facility We cover 100% of the fuel and operational costs You purchase energy from us at a fixed rate typically 20% lower than you are paying now You have the option to purchase equipment If the system does not operate as promised, you are not required to pay. You only pay for the energy you use.
13	Purchase Program We engineer a solution for your needs We install the unit and interface with your existing systems You save up to 50% of your energy costs You purchase or lease the equipment All equipment is covered by manufacturer’s warranties and service contracts
14	Why Flexible Energy Over 20 years of Integrity Customer driven (we work for you!) Vender & technology neutral, we secure the best “fit” for your application Experts at implementing cogeneration Eliminating pitfalls Maximizing benefits Reducing risks Proven track record
15	How to get started Contact Flexible Energy to arrange for your no-obligation energy audit We determine your exact needs by reviewing your facility and your annual energy costs We pre-configure a co-gen system to meet your needs and calculate your savings We present you with a detailed proposal outlining your energy savings
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