Sept. 12, 2012: President Signs Executive Order on Industrial Energy Efficiency, Including CHP
WASHINGTON — President Obama has signed an executive order to accelerate investments in industrial energy efficiency, including combined heat and power (CHP). The executive order states that these investments can improve the competitiveness of United States manufacturing, lower energy costs, free up future capital for businesses to invest, and create jobs. Despite these benefits, independent studies show under-investment in industrial energy efficiency and CHP as a result of numerous barriers. The goal is to overcome these barriers.