by AJ Barney | Feb 6, 2026 | Conservation, Energy Management, Renewable Energy, Solar Energy, Utility Management, Wastewater
The Solar Calculator is a beginner-friendly Excel tool developed by the University of Maryland Environmental Finance Center to help drinking water and wastewater utilities explore the feasibility of on-site solar energy. Using facility location, available space,...
by AJ Barney | Nov 25, 2025 | Affordability, Energy Management, Renewable Energy, Solar Energy, Utility Management, Wastewater
In this tutorial, Danish Kumar of the University of Maryland’s Environmental Finance Center walks you through the National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s (NREL) PVWatts Calculator to estimate the potential solar energy production at your water or wastewater...
by Sami Stroud | Jun 12, 2025 | Energy Management, Wastewater
In 2025, New Mexico passed three major water-related bills, Senate Bill 21/22, House Bill 137, and Senate Bill 37, that are set to reshape the regulatory and funding landscape for water, wastewater, and stormwater utilities across the state. These laws represent a...
by Shannon Pepper | May 27, 2025 | Energy Management, Wastewater
In a small town nestled in the rolling hills of Iowa, the local wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) serves as critical infrastructure in the small community of 4,000 people, ensuring clean water and supporting public health. For the last few years, its operators have...
by Clay | Apr 22, 2025 | Energy Management, Treatment Processes, Wastewater
Wastewater treatment plants consume a lot of energy. Solar power can be utilized to cut costs and reduce emissions.
by Shannon Pepper | Dec 5, 2024 | Access to Wastewater Funding Sources, Energy Management
Energy & its Importance for Small WWTPs Small wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs), which treat less than 1 million gallons per day (MGD), make up 79% of wastewater utilities in the United States and play a crucial role in our communities. WWTPs and drinking water...
