diff --git a/hub/city_model_structure/energy_systems/non_pv_generation_system.py b/hub/city_model_structure/energy_systems/non_pv_generation_system.py
index 3dc044e5..fea1d7b2 100644
--- a/hub/city_model_structure/energy_systems/non_pv_generation_system.py
+++ b/hub/city_model_structure/energy_systems/non_pv_generation_system.py
@@ -42,6 +42,7 @@ class NonPvGenerationSystem(GenerationSystem):
     self._cooling_output_curve = None
     self._cooling_fuel_consumption_curve = None
     self._cooling_efficiency_curve = None
+    self._dual_supply_capability = None
 
   @property
   def nominal_heat_output(self):
@@ -427,4 +428,22 @@ class NonPvGenerationSystem(GenerationSystem):
     """
     self._cooling_efficiency_curve = value
 
+  @property
+  def dual_supply_capability(self):
+    """
+    Get the capability of the generation component for simultaneous heat and cold production
+
+    :return: bool
+    """
+    return self._dual_supply_capability
+
+  @dual_supply_capability.setter
+  def dual_supply_capability(self, value):
+    """
+    Set the capability of the generation component for simultaneous heat and cold production
+
+    :return: bool
+    """
+    self._dual_supply_capability = value
+
 
diff --git a/hub/imports/energy_systems/north_america_custom_energy_system_parameters.py b/hub/imports/energy_systems/north_america_custom_energy_system_parameters.py
index f898cdfa..92eb866e 100644
--- a/hub/imports/energy_systems/north_america_custom_energy_system_parameters.py
+++ b/hub/imports/energy_systems/north_america_custom_energy_system_parameters.py
@@ -120,6 +120,8 @@ class NorthAmericaCustomEnergySystemParameters:
               _generic_storage_system.type_energy_stored = 'thermal'
             _storage_systems.append(_generic_storage_system)
           _generation_system.energy_storage_systems = [_storage_systems]
+        if archetype_generation_system.dual_supply_capability:
+          _generation_system.dual_supply_capability = True
       _generation_systems.append(_generation_system)
     return _generation_systems
 
diff --git a/tests/test_systems_factory.py b/tests/test_systems_factory.py
index ce508b46..036048e9 100644
--- a/tests/test_systems_factory.py
+++ b/tests/test_systems_factory.py
@@ -141,4 +141,5 @@ class TestSystemsFactory(TestCase):
       self.assertLess(0, building.heating_consumption[cte.YEAR][0])
       self.assertEqual(0, building.cooling_consumption[cte.YEAR][0])
       self.assertLess(0, building.domestic_hot_water_consumption[cte.YEAR][0])
-      self.assertLess(0, building.onsite_electrical_production[cte.YEAR][0])
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+      self.assertLess(0, building.onsite_electrical_production[cte.YEAR][0])
+  print('test')
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