Decision Support System for Sustainable Energy Management

Abstract

Developed an energy management decision support system (DSS) to help water utilities make better decisions for sustainable energy management. Designs the DSS to identify economic, environmental, and social issues and impacts (i.e., triple-bottom line approach) and necessary parameters and methods for analysis to evaluate energy management options. Published in 2011.

As of August 2023, the DSS web tool has been discontinued.

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Decision Support System for Sustainable Energy Management

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#4090

07/14/2011

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Case Study: Tarrant Regional Water District

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08/02/2011

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Decision Support System for Sustainable Energy Management

Abstract

Resources

Decision Support System for Sustainable Energy Management

Case Study: Tarrant Regional Water District

Current Energy Position of New York State Wastewater Treatment Facilities

Optimization of Wastewater Lift Stations for Reduction of Energy Usage and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Green Energy Life Cycle Assessment Tool Version 2 (GELCAT 2)

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