Combined Heat and Power
Reliable and cost-effective combined heat and power (CHP) units are now being introduced for home applications. CHP units combine two technologies, a home heating system and a natural-gas or propane engine-driven power generator, in one system. This hybrid configuration allows homeowners to use the fuel twice, first to produce power and then to heat their homes, thus lowering overall fuel consumption, reducing electricity bills, and helping protect our environment.
At this time, Nexamp provides turnkey installation of only the Climate Energy Freewatt System. We integrate this system with renewable and other energy solutions when advantageous to our clients. The freewatt systems combine an advanced Honda engine-generator module with an Internet-enabled, high-efficiency residential heating system. The heating system is available either as a warm air gas-condensing furnace or a super efficient hydronic residential boiler. The engine-driven power generator module is remarkably quiet, making less noise than a typical warm air furnace -- only 47 dB(A) at three feet, a sound level as quiet or quieter than a new refrigerator.