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Opportunities To Reduce Energy Useand Greenhouse Gas Emissions in
Wastewater Treatment Plants
Jason TurgeonUS Environmental Protection Agency
US Conference of Mayors Water Council, Palm Beach, FLNovember 19,2008
Maximum Ozone Levels in 2007
Image: USAF Defense Meteorological Satellite Program
Hartford WPCF Energy Cost vs. Use
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Cost, millions
BTUs, 10 1̂1
Industry Average O&M BudgetsWastewater Plant
staffing46%
Chemicals 4%
maintenance3%
Other7%
solids12%
energy28%
New Regulations May
New Regulations May
Drive Energy Use
Drive Energy Use
Successful Energy Management
www.energystar.gov/benchmark
Portfolio Manager
What Does it Do?
Energy Use per Flow vs. Facility Size
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Higher Energy use than average = Low Score
Average Energy Use = Average Score (50)
Lower Energy Use than Average = High Score
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Energy Use and Cost vs Flow at similar sized plantsFY 2006 data
$45,233 $47,764
$88,176
$73,739
$115,053
$149,349
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DO!!!
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… …it’s not sustainableit’s not sustainable
If it’s not energy efficient …If it’s not energy efficient …
Contact Us
EPA Water/Energy Contacts:
Jason [email protected]
617-918-1637Katy Hatcher
[email protected](202) 343-9676
Google: ENERGY STAR Wastewater
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=government.wastewater_focus
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