MA Online Training | Powering Efficiency: Energy Management in Wastewater Treatment
Description: Wastewater treatment is often the largest energy consumer within a municipality. As energy costs continue to rise and industries strive for greater efficiency, it’s increasingly important for wastewater operators and managers to understand how to optimize energy use. However, many professionals in this field may not have the training needed to manage energy consumption effectively.
The Southwest Environmental Finance Center (SWEFC) offers specialized training in energy management tailored for wastewater personnel. This program equips participants with the knowledge and tools to better understand and improve energy use within their systems. Join SWEFC to discover how energy management can benefit your system, your community, and the environment.
Training Objectives:
- The fundamentals of energy use in wastewater treatment
- How to read and interpret energy bills
- Strategies and technologies to reduce energy consumption
- How to assess their own systems and develop an energy management plan
Trainer: A.J. Barney, Research Engineer, Southwest Environmental Finance Center
TCHs: This training has been submitted for pre-approval of continuing education credits though we cannot guarantee it. Regardless, we will provide attendees with a Certificate of Attendance for their personal record.
Who Should Attend:
- Managers, owners, and operators of wastewater systems with an average daily flow of less than 1 million gallons
- Decision-makers for wastewater utilities, including mayors, finance officers, utility managers, public works directors, city councilors, board members, tribal council members, and clerks
- Consultants and technical assistance providers serving wastewater systems
Partner:
Organizer
Program Associate at the Syracuse University Environmental Finance Center