What is a co-generator HVAC system designed to do?

A co-generator HVAC system, also known as combined heat and power (CHP), is specifically designed to simultaneously generate electricity and useful heat from the same energy source. This system captures the heat that would normally be wasted in the electrical generation process and repurposes it, providing an efficient means of producing both power and thermal energy.

This method greatly enhances efficiency compared to traditional energy systems that generate electricity and thermal energy separately. By utilizing the byproduct heat from electricity generation, a co-generator system can significantly reduce energy costs and lower greenhouse gas emissions.

In contrast, generating air for ventilation, providing cooling through evaporation, and heating water are functions that do not encompass the dual-purpose nature of a co-generator system. Each of those choices represents distinct processes in HVAC systems but does not reflect the key characteristic of simultaneously producing electricity and heat, which is the essence of co-generation.