Funding Resources

TX Output-Based Regulations
Type of Incentive	Environmental Regulations
Eligible States	TX
Eligible Technology	Backpressure Turbine, Boiler, Combustion Turbine, Condensing Turbine, Extracting Turbine, Fuel Cell, Microturbine, Other, Reciprocating Engine, Heat Recovery Generator, Stirling Engine
Eligible Fuel	# 2 Fuel Oil, # 6 Fuel Oil, Biogas, Biomass, Coal, Hydrogen, LFG, Municipal Solid Waste, Natural Gas, Other, Tire-Derived Fuel, Waste Heat Recovery
Eligible Project Size	0-1
Critical Information	In 2001, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) created a standard permit with output-based NOx emission limits. This permit applies to small generators installed or modified after June 1, 2001. The permit sets different NOx limits (lb/MWh) based on facility size, location, and level of utilization. The compliance calculation accounts for the thermal output of combined heat and power units by converting the measured steam output (Btu) to an equivalent electrical output (MWh). To qualify as a combined heat and power unit, the heat recovered must represent a minimum of 20 percent of total energy output by the unit.
Start Date	6/1/2001
End Date
Minimum Efficiency (%)	20%
Additional Information
Web Site	http://www.tceq.state.tx.us/assets/public/permitting/air/Guidance/NewSourceReview/ segu_final.pdf
Primary Contact	Anne Inman 12100 Park 35 Circle Austin, TX 78711 U.S.A. (512) 239-1264