AWWA JAW72063

Ask utility managers what their biggestexpense is after staffing, and they willreply without hesitation that it's energy. Ifenergy costs could be reduced even a little,it would result in significant benefits forthe utility. Using energy optimizationtechniques, utilities can reduce their operatingcosts, lower their greenhouse gasemissions, and reduce energy use in theirfacilities - all of which also contribute tolong-term sustainability of energyresources. Energy optimization and costsavings go hand in hand, and smallchanges can have a big payoff. Energyaudits, power monitoring, equipmentefficiency, and improved operational efficiencyare valuable tools utilities can useto optimize energy use. Such strategies arenot only good business - they are alsogood for the environment.

Includes 8 references, table, figures.

Product Details

Edition:

Vol. 102 - No. 6

Published:

06/01/2010

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1 file , 660 KB