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cogeneration
co·gen·er·a·tion [ kō jènnə ráysh'n ]


noun 
Definition:
 
producing of two forms of energy simultaneously: the production of two types of energy such as heat or electricity from one source in such a way that both are usable, instead of one being treated as waste energy

co·gen·er·a·tor [ kō jénnə ràytər ] noun
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