Guidance

CHPQA guidance note 3: Self-assessment for proposed new and upgraded complex CHP schemes

Self-assessment for proposed new and upgraded complex CHP schemes (design submission).

• From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
• Published: 1 September 2021
• Last updated: 26 March 2026 — See all updates

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CHPQA guidance note 3: Self-assessment for proposed new and upgraded CHP schemes

PDF, 338 KB, 9 pages

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The purpose of a Design Submission is to provide a description and self-assessment of a proposed new CHP Scheme (at final design stages or under construction) or an upgrade of the prime mover of an existing Scheme.

This self-assessment based on design data and anticipated operating conditions will determine what portion of the scheme fuel inputs, power outputs and capacity qualify as Good Quality CHP.

Published 1 September 2021

Last updated 26 March 2026 + show all updates

1. 26 March 2026

   Updated 2026 to align with the CHPQA Portal now hosted on GOV.UK.

2. 1 September 2021

   First published.