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State simplifies permit process for cogeneration facilities
In an effort to promote development of more efficient ways of producing electricity, the Christie administration is streamlining its permitting process to expedite small projects involving facilities that generate power and heat simultaneously.
The state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) yesterday announced it will establish a general permit to make it easier for small- and medium-sized manufacturers, hospitals, and other institutions to build so-called combined heat and power (CHP) projects. (Johnson, NJ Spotlight)
