Ithaca / Ë Éª Î¸ É k É / is a city in the Southern TierâFinger Lakes region of New York. It is the seat of Tompkins County, as well as the largest community in the IthacaâTompkins County metropolitan area. This area contains the municipalities of the Town of Ithaca, the village of Cayuga Heights, and other towns and villages in Tompkins County. The city of Ithaca is located on the southern shore of Cayuga Lake, in Central New York. It is named for the Greek island of Ithaca.[3]
In a micro CHP a fuel source such as natural gas is used to generate electricity, and the excess heat from that operation is used to heat a home and in some cases water as well. The efficiency of converting fuel to useful energy may be as high as 90 percent.
Electricity for the home can be generated in a number of ways depending on the energy source. Below we will review your main options and power generator types.t contains a small engine (motor) that runs on a fossil-based fuel, such as natural gas, propane or gasoline. The motor drives an alternator that produces AC voltage. Electric power generators are available in a wide range from 500 watt to tens of kilowatt, so you can always find the right size for your power demand.