Home > By Topic > G8 > The International CHP/DHC Collaborative > Policy Best Practises for CHP/DHC Policy Best Practices for CHP/DHC Why is there not more CHP/DHC if the economic justification is so strong?” One of the key challenges is that many projects look favourable “on paper”; that is, when analysed in isolation from existing market and regulatory practices. However, in practice, the adoption of these technologies has historically been limited by important barriers, including:
A few countries cited in this report have been successful in increasing the use of CHP and DHC by investing in a comprehensive set of policies designed to overcome market barriers and allow them to compete equally in the marketplace. These countries and others will be given a closer look in 2008 as policy makers attempt to find solutions and models that are suitable for their unique circumstances. The IEA International CHP/DHC Collaborative is working on these issues. This report is the first of two; the second report will be published later in 2008 and will include lessons learned from policies summarized from a series of case studies covering key energy, environment and utility regulatory/planning approaches that have been taken in different countries. Global CHP/DHC Policies: Lessons Learned Coming Soon: case studies on a variety of areas, including: strategic approaches, financial incentives, utility supply obligations, emissions trading options, electricity network integration, local planning for CHP and DHC, and making CHP and DHC work in developing markets. Policymaker’s Roadmap Report: implications, recommendations and priorities for policy makers Coming in October 2008.
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