An Integrated Program Approach to Saving Energy in the Municipal Water and Wastewater Sector

Panel: Panel 5. Role of Government and Programs in Industrial Energy Efficiency

Authors:
Stephen Fok, Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Ted Jones, Consortium for Energy Efficiency

Abstract

There are substantial opportunities for municipalities to improve the energy-efficiency of their water and wastewater facilities. This paper summarizes the potential for energy savings in this sector and describes how energy-efficiency programs are currently addressing this opportunity. Using PG&E as an example, the paper describes how energy-efficiency program administrators are developing an integrated approach to address major areas of energy consumption, such as pumping and secondary treatment systems, as well as operations management and power generation opportunities. It provides information on several important energy-efficiency developments, including a new municipal water and wastewater facility program initiative and an industry-led research project to establish a facility-level energy performance benchmarking metric.