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Webinar on using EPA's energy-use assessment tool for water and wastewater systems

Posted Tue, 2012/05/08 - 9:07am by RCAP

Join us to learn the steps in performing an energy-use assessment at small- to medium-sized water or wastewater systems.

Thursday, May 31, 2012
1:30-3:30pm ET

Register

What have we heard?
Providing safe drinking water and clean water is an energy-intensive activity. Many drinking water and wastewater utilities are recognizing the importance of reducing energy consumption as a means to reduce their operational costs.

Webcast series for water and wastewater utilities

Posted Tue, 2012/05/08 - 9:01am by RCAP

EPA has scheduled the first in a series of webcasts built around the core elements of its February 2012 handbook, “Planning for Sustainability: A Handbook for Water and Wastewater Utilities.” Effective planning is essential for utilities to sustainably manage their operations and ensure that water infrastructure investments are cost-effective over their life-cycle, resource-efficient, and support other relevant community sustainability goals.

Principles for an Energy/Water Future document available

Posted Tue, 2012/05/08 - 8:54am by RCAP

EPA has drafted Principles for an Energy Water Future.  EPA encourages all stakeholders – including government, utilities, private companies and ratepayers – to consider these principles and incorporate them into their work.