Energy Efficiency Program

About the Program

This program is designed to promote energy-efficient practices in small water and wastewater systems. Funded through a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service, the program performs energy assessments, recommends energy efficient practices and technologies, and provides support in following recommendations. Technical support includes assisting with presentations to governing boards, accessing financing, training, and developing documentation.

The assessments have identified millions of dollars in annual cost savings to rural and small community water and wastewater utility systems. Based on past history, 63% of the systems undergoing assessments will implement or develop an action plan to implement energy efficiency options. The average projected savings for systems is $8,968 annually. A variety of energy assessment tools and techniques are used to evaluate potential cost savings resulting from energy efficiency improvements.