Energy Efficiency in the Water Industry: A Compendium of Best Practices and Case Studies

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Develops a compendium of best practices in the energy efficient design and operation of water industry assets. Identifies the promising developments and future opportunities to help deliver (1) incremental improvements in energy efficiency through optimization of existing assets and operations, and (2) more substantial improvements in energy efficiency from the adoption of novel (but proven at full scale) technologies. Research partner: GWRC. Published in 2011.

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Energy Efficiency in the Water Industry: A Compendium of Best Practices and Case Studies

Abstract

Resources

Energy Efficiency in the Water Industry: A Compendium of Best Practices and Case Studies

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

Long Term Water Demand Forecasting Practices for Water Resources and Infrastructure Planning

Sustainable Infrastructure Management Program Learning Environment (SIMPLE), Version 1.1

Developing a Framework for Quantifying Energy Optimization Reporting

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Beyond Net Zero: Advancing Interdependencies Between Utility Greenhouse Gas Emission Reductions and Water-Energy Nexus-Food Nexus

Your Water System is Not Isolated - Interdependencies are Important