Improving Energy Efficiency in Water and Wastewater Facilities
Credits: 3 PDH
PDH Course Description:
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 of water or wastewater facilities that have successfully improved energy efficiency in their operations. Additional
examples of successful implementation are provided throughout the guide.
Topics:
- Establishing the facility's energy policy and overall energy improvement goals
- Assessing current energy baseline status
- Identifying energy objectives and targets
- Upgrading equipment such as pumps and blowers
- Modifying operating practices such as reducing the amount of energy required to perform specific tasks
- Modifying facility buildings such as installing efficient lighting, heating, and cooling equipment
- Maintaining the energy improvement program
- Case studies
To take this course:
1.) Enroll in Course: Click below to enroll:
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Download the Study Guide
3.) Test: Once you've thoroughly read the course materials, please click below to take the final examination.
Take the final exam
4.) Certificate: A passing grade of 70% or higher on the exam, is required to receive the certificate of completion for this PDH course.
NOTE: After the exam is completed, you will need to return to this page, in order to print (download) the certificate of completion.
Print the Certificate of Completion
Intended Audience: This course is intended for civil, electrical, environmental, mechanical, and municipal engineers concerned with reducing the environmental impact of their local government through the introduction of sustainable technologies.
Publication Source: This course is based on the Environmental Protection Agency document, “Energy Efficiency in Water and Wastewater Facilities,” from the EPA’s Local Government Climate and Energy Strategy Series, 2013.
Print the Certificate of Completion
Intended Audience: This course is intended for civil, electrical, environmental, mechanical, and municipal engineers concerned with reducing the environmental impact of their local government through the introduction of sustainable technologies.
Publication Source: This course is based on the Environmental Protection Agency document, “Energy Efficiency in Water and Wastewater Facilities,” from the EPA’s Local Government Climate and Energy Strategy Series, 2013.
Mark Rossow PhD, PE (retired)