Small-scale CHP projects

Seek the municipal-level Development and Reform Commission; approval at the provincial level is required

Approved in sequence by the provincial (municipal) development and reform commissions.

A range of **management departments** at the city and county levels are required, including development and reform commissions, planning bureaus, housing and construction bureaus, technical supervision bureaus, land bureaus, power companies, fire departments, etc.; in some cases, it is even necessary to go to the price control bureau to set prices for steam.

When a company implements cogeneration within its premises, what are the responsibilities of the land administration department, planning department, technical supervision bureau, housing and construction department, power company, and other relevant agencies?

Which authority is responsible for the height and location of chimneys? Does it affect the navigation route?

The last edit to this post was made by The wise on 2015-12-14 at 08:44. The location of the chimney is related to the overall design plan, and it should only be discussed with the design institute； The height of the chimney is determined by design specifications and environmental regulations, primarily with regard to whether the dust emission concentration meets the required standards. The height of chimneys generally does not pose a problem for flight routes; even if you have a chimney that is 240 meters tall, there are no aircraft capable of flying at such an extremely low altitude.

**The policy barriers for small-scale cogeneration are quite high. First and foremost, there are basic requirements for the entity responsible for carrying out such projects; it is necessary to register with the Development and Reform Commission and conduct an energy assessment (or energy-saving assessment), which is a crucial step. The same process must be followed when enterprises implement cogeneration within their own facilities. After the National Development and Reform Commission approves the registration and issues the registration certificate, it is possible to obtain permits for land use, urban planning, approval for connection to the power grid, as well as approval regarding heating plans and prices. Only then can a qualified design firm be hired to carry out a feasibility study. While preparing the feasibility study report, assessments can also be conducted regarding safety, environmental protection, and fire protection, in addition to lightning protection measures and aviation signage as required by the meteorological authorities. Only after the approval of the safety special report, environmental protection, and fire prevention pre-evaluations can the construction drawings be prepared (for larger projects, a preliminary design is also required), followed by bidding and the start of construction. Some programs can be run in parallel to save time, while others must be done in sequence.

When a company implements cogeneration within its premises, it still needs to go to the land and planning departments for approval, even without the need for additional land； Before installing pressure vessels and boilers, it is necessary to submit a notification to the Technical Supervision Bureau; after successful installation, a use permit and operation certificate must be obtained ； The Housing and Urban-Rural Development Bureau doesn’t seem to be involved, unless you increase your staff significantly and need public rental housing ； It is necessary to go to the power company to agree on the connection plan, the electricity price, as well as the calculation method for the system redundancy fee for the generator set (which is called differently in various places).

Once a project starts construction, the Housing and Urban-Rural Development Bureau takes charge, overseeing the issuance of the construction permit as well as management during the construction period.

If it involves crossing a river, it is also necessary to report to the transportation authority. Especially when crossing railways, provincial roads, and highways, the procedures are more complicated; not only is it necessary to go to the relevant authorities, but approval from the enterprises is also required.