The importance of distributed generation (DG) devices in theenergy solution mix is well recognized. Recent advances in high tem-perature fuel cell technology have resulted in their acceptance as reliablesources of power in the DG marketplace. High temperature fuel cellshave electrical efficiencies that exceed conventional power generationtechnologies in the same size range. The emissions signature of a fuelcell is favorable when compared to other DG technologies. In additionto the high electrical efficiency and low generation of criteria pollutants,the high temperature exhaust gases from these fuel cells can be used todrive a variety of combined heat and power (CHP) devices that maynot be accessible to other DG technologies.The unique electrical power and thermal output characteristics ofhigh temperature fuel cells make them ideal candidates across manyapplications. The high exhaust temperature provides the end-user withthe flexibility of generating steam, hot water or driving an indirect-firedabsorption chiller. This article will describe CHP characteristics of hightemperature fuel cells and some of the applications where they haveunique benefits: wastewater treatment plants, hospitals and data centers.