Project 3066

Water Consumption Forecasting to Improve Energy Efficiency of Pumping Operations

$441,098
Completed
Principal Investigator
Larry Jentgen
Senior Account Manager
Jennifer I Warner
Contractor
EMA, Inc.
Energy Optimization
Water Demand & Forecasting

Abstract

Identifies, tests, and evaluates available methods and tools for making Short-Term Water Consumption Forecasts (STCF) to support the implementation of an Energy and Water Quality Management System (EWQMS). Describes STCF systems in operation at four water utilities. Also evaluates neural network, regression, similar day, and heuristic methodologies. Research partner: California Energy Commission. Published in 2007.