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Benefits of Wastewater Energy Efficiency Audits

by Shannon Pepper | Dec 9, 2022 | Energy Management, Wastewater

In this podcast, we will be looking at energy efficiency for wastewater treatment. Energy used at treatment facilities is a large share of a plant’s operating costs. Assessing those costs and where to make improvements can provide long-term savings for utilities....

Implementing Energy Efficiency Audit Findings Reduces Costs and Carbon Emissions and Provides Operational Efficiency and Sustainability

by Shannon Pepper | Nov 30, 2022 | Asset Management, Energy Management, Wastewater

In this blog, we are talking with Sharon Nall of the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (DES) where she oversees the Planning, Protection and Assistance Section within the Wastewater Engineering Bureau. Our discussion focuses on the state’s Wastewater...

Using Rebates to Reduce Water System Energy Costs

by Jerry Gunasegaram | Jul 27, 2022 | Conservation, Energy Management, Green Infrastructure

Reducing energy costs is one of the few options available to water systems to decrease costs. Energy costs represent the largest controllable cost of providing water services and make up as much as 40 percent of operating costs. Not only that, experts project that...

Reducing Water System Costs through Energy Efficiency

by Jerry Gunasegaram | Jul 26, 2022 | Energy Management

Nearly four percent of the nation’s electricity is consumed by water and wastewater facilities, and industry experts are predicting that energy costs could increase 20 percent by 2035. Water and wastewater treatment costs often consume 50 percent or more of the budget...
Are You Paying Too Much? Understanding your energy rate schedules

Are You Paying Too Much? Understanding your energy rate schedules

by Dawn Nall | Mar 16, 2017 | Energy Management

For many water systems, the electric (or energy) bill is one of the largest expenses regularly incurred by the water utility. It is also one of the most controllable expenses a water utility will have. Most energy providers charge different rates for different types...
Have You Seen the Electric Bill? The Importance of the Water Energy Nexus

Have You Seen the Electric Bill? The Importance of the Water Energy Nexus

by Dawn Nall | Feb 24, 2016 | Energy Management

Written by: Dawn Nall Dawn Nall is a Program Manager at the Environmental Finance Center at the University of New Mexico. For many water systems, the electric (or energy) bill is one of the largest expenses regularly incurred by the water utility. It is also one of...
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