## Combined Heat and Power for Businesses In today’s world, energy consumption is constantly increasing and prices are fluctuating, there is an urgent need for energy resilience, and [Combined Heat and Power](https://www.veolia.co.uk/services/energy-solutions/combined-heat-and-power-operations-and-maintenance) (CHP) can help. [CHPs](https://www.veolia.co.uk/complete-guide-chp) can create value and savings for businesses, allowing you to combat rising energy costs and grid constraints. [Visit Our Dedicated CHP Page](https://www.veolia.co.uk/services/energy-solutions/combined-heat-and-power-operations-and-maintenance) ### Which Commercial Businesses Can Benefit From Combined Heat and Power ![Leisure Facility](/sites/g/files/dvc1681/files/styles/default/public/image/2026/05/CHP%20icons.png.webp?itok=IKXfg0dA) **Leisure** Leisure Centres with indoor sports facilities rely on efficient and stable heating and cooling systems. Swimming pools also have a continuous demand for heat, hot water and electricity. CHPs can maximise energy efficiency, guaranteeing customers can enjoy the facilities. ![Hotel](/sites/g/files/dvc1681/files/styles/default/public/image/2026/05/CHP%20icons%20%283%29_0.png.webp?itok=2Mqm42b3) **Hotels** Maintaining exceptional customer service is essential for hotels, and that starts with maintaining energy efficiency. CHPs offer efficient heating, cooling and electricity, while also cutting costs and maintenance overheads. ![Shopping centre](/sites/g/files/dvc1681/files/styles/default/public/image/2026/05/CHP%20icons%20%281%29.png.webp?itok=BqUEk6FP) **Retail** CHPs provide on-site electricity, heating and cooling generation that reduces costs and ensures resource resilience for retailers’ stores and distribution centres. ## Why Should You Switch To CHP CHPs can be **twice as efficient as traditional power stations**, allowing you to generate significant cost savings. They do this by capturing the heat that comes from the engine during electricity generation. By utilising on-site generation, you increase your reliability and energy security against grid transmission losses and energy price fluctuations. Additionally, CHPs can save you money for the lifetime of the CHP unit, which can be **20 years or more**. [What is CHP?](https://www.veolia.co.uk/complete-guide-chp) ![Veolia worker doing CHP maintenance ](/sites/g/files/dvc1681/files/styles/default/public/image/2025/09/Veolia%20worker%20chp.png.webp?itok=hiJvfxNY) 90% of our clients report experiencing a major improvement in service quality compared to their previous CHP provider. 99% client retention rate demonstrates our commitment to long-term partnerships. 9 out of 10 customers report improvements. 40% savings on all your energy bills. ## How Veolia Can Create Value For Your Business With CHPs With 30+ years of experience in unbeatable CHP optimisation solutions, Veolia provides efficient, compliant and reliable CHP solutions that deliver high quality results. **Make the switch to Veolia today** [Contact Us](https://www.veolia.co.uk/services/energy-solutions/combined-heat-and-power-operations-and-maintenance#contact) ## Veolia’s Flexcity Service: Cut Energy Costs When Demand Peaks Adopting on-site energy generation such as [CHP](https://www.veolia.co.uk/complete-guide-chp) is crucial for businesses with high energy demand, as it ensures you are protected from pricing fluctuations from the grid. Many businesses use multiple energy sources. Flexcity by Veolia helps organisations optimise these by adjusting each source’s output based on real-time demand and on-site generation. This allows you to maximise your cost savings and minimise disruption during grid outages. Previous [ ![gym ](/sites/g/files/dvc1681/files/styles/carousel/public/image/2023/02/image%20%2843%29.jpg.webp?itok=2DuJljd7) ](https://www.veolia.co.uk/case-studies/total-fitness) ### [Total Fitness](https://www.veolia.co.uk/case-studies/total-fitness) UK Health Clubs Next ### Veolia's CHP Success Stories: **Total Fitness** “The continuing strong focus Total Fitness has on CHPs is completely in line with our greener approach and the culture of energy conservation. We continue to look for alternative, sustainable ways of operating our buildings through various types of harnessing and re-utilising heat and the Veolia CHPs do just that.” **Steve Kear, Group Operations Director, Total Fitness Ltd** ### Our Latest Insights [ ![Veolia worker inspecting combined heat and power CHP](/sites/g/files/dvc1681/files/styles/media/public/image/2025/09/Grainge%20combined%20heat%20and%20power%20CHP%20banner%20%282%29.png.webp?itok=9wFX1go_) ](https://www.veolia.co.uk/complete-guide-chp)[The Complete Guide to CHP](https://www.veolia.co.uk/complete-guide-chp) ### [The Complete Guide to CHP](https://www.veolia.co.uk/complete-guide-chp) [ ![A city connected by energy](/sites/g/files/dvc1681/files/styles/media/public/image/2026/01/AdobeStock_1631709120.jpeg.webp?itok=WlF1Gr2N) ](https://veolia.showpad.com/share/1oKhVqjUvjRzPNLHwCYWY)[Hybrid Energy Guide](https://veolia.showpad.com/share/1oKhVqjUvjRzPNLHwCYWY) ### [Hybrid Energy Guide](https://veolia.showpad.com/share/1oKhVqjUvjRzPNLHwCYWY) Want to start utilising combined heat and power? 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