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Concerns with global warming and the need to reduce CO_2 emissions are glowing internationally. As one of the solutions, the introduction of co-generation system to ordinary homes is being attempted. The examination of the residential co-generation system is carried out in search of electric power decentralization, energy saving, environment and economical efficiency. It views fuel cell and small gas engine as thermoelectric conversion equipment of this system with hope, and the examination of the small Stirling engine has just begun. The merit of the Stirling engine introduction is big, when cold region with much heat demand, diversity of the fuel, operating cost, and the vibration and noise reduction are taken into consideration. This paper describes energy user study results of ordinary homes around Sapporo City. The possibility of the introduction of the residential co-generation system using Stirling engine is examined. Based on the survey, the residential co-generation system using Stirling engine for cold region is proposed.
