Description: Small wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) face unique challenges when it comes to energy consumption and its associated costs. Join us for an overview of energy use in small WWTPs and explore solutions for reducing energy costs while enhancing sustainability. We will cover the breakdown of energy consumption in small WWTPs, the significant role solar power can play in cutting down electricity expenses, and how direct pay provisions under the Inflation Reduction Act and other incentive programs can make solar adoption more affordable for tax-exempt and governmental entities.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain the knowledge and tools you need to optimize energy use and explore solar solutions that can make a difference for your WWTP and your community.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the energy consumption patterns of WWTPs
• Explore the integration of renewable energy, with a focus on solar, in wastewater treatment operations
• Learn about the use of direct pay and elective pay mechanisms to access tax incentives for renewable energy projects

Presenters: Danish Kumar, Climate Change Program Manager, and Stephanie Dalke, Water Resources and Climate Adaptation Program Manager, University of Maryland Environmental Finance Center

Certificate: This webinar has NOT been submitted for approval of continuing education credit. We can provide a certificate of attendance to eligible attendees, but cannot guarantee it will meet your PDH or CEU requirements.

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

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