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Environmental Aspects of Installation

Installing a CHP package usually increases the heat and power plant on a site, and the effects of this need to be considered as part of the project evaluation and when selecting and installing the unit.

Many CHP packages are installed within existing buildings, and in these cases there is often no need for planning consent to be obtained. However, where the unit requires the installation of an external housing or the construction of a new building, a planning application may have to be made, depending on the size and type of installation envisaged.

A planning application will need to cover some of the topics in this section. It may also need to be supported by a study showing any effects of the development on the local environment. A detailed environmental impact assessment (EIA) is rarely required for packaged CHP plant. An early approach to the Planning Department of the appropriate local authority will help to clarify the requirements.

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