Project 4270

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

Completed
Principal Investigator
Project Manager
Linda J Reekie
Asset Management
Energy Optimization
Utility Management
Water Demand & Forecasting

Abstract

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.