Cogeneration

Since 1 January 2005 a combined heat and power (CHP-) certificate system has been in effect in the Flemish Region, for the promotion of primary energy savings through the use of qualitative CHP-facilities for the generation of electricity and heat.

This is a two-pronged system. On the one hand each power supplier is obligated to ensure a minimum electricity share from qualitative CHP-facilities. On the other hand owners of qualitative CHP-facilities (COGENERATION producers) can request combined heat and power certificates from the VREG.