Local Government Climate & Energy Strategy: Energy Efficiency in Water and Wastewater Facilities

Credit: 3 hour

This online engineering PDH course describes how local governments can improve the energy efficiency of their water and wastewater facilities. The course focuses primarily on three strategies: 1) Equipment upgrades, 2) operational modifications, and 3) modifications to facility buildings. In addition, policy mechanisms that some local governments have used to support energy efficiency programs in their operations are described. Investment and financing opportunities, including federal, state, and other programs that may be able to help water and wastewater facilities with information  or financial and technical assistance, are presented. The course gives two case studies o water or wastewater facilities that have successfully improved energy efficiency in their operations. Additional examples of successful implementation are provided throughout the guide.

Course Number:  MR1221

Field of Study: Environmental

Level: Basic

Presenter:
Mark Rossow

Prerequisites:
None