A Customized Approach to Improve Energy Efficiency at Water and Wastewater Facilities Wednesday, September 22, 2010

1. A Customized Approach to Improve Energy Efficiency at Water and Wastewater FacilitiesWednesday, September 22, 2010 Louann Unger, EPA Region 5 Jennifer Schick, IDEM

2. Presentation Outline Sustainable Water Infrastructure in Region 5 The importance of energy Management Benchmarking in Portfolio Manager Indiana Energy Management Pilot Project

3. ASCE 2009 America�s Infrastructure Report Card Aviation D Bridges C Dams D Drinking Water D- Energy D+ Hazardous Waste D Inland Waterways D- Levees D- Public Parks &Recreation C- Rail C- Roads D- Schools D Solid Waste C+ Transit D Wastewater D- According to the American Society of Civil Engineers in 2009, the United States needs to spend at least $2.2 trillion over five years for deferred maintenance of existing infrastructure and investment in new infrastructure of all types. The overall GPA is a D-. Drinking water and wastewater are D-.According to the American Society of Civil Engineers in 2009, the United States needs to spend at least $2.2 trillion over five years for deferred maintenance of existing infrastructure and investment in new infrastructure of all types. The overall GPA is a D-. Drinking water and wastewater are D-.

4. Sustainable Water Infrastructure http://www.johnstown-redevelopment.org/RAW/overflow.jpg http://www.johnstown-redevelopment.org/RAW/overflow.jpg

5. Sustainable Water Infrastructure If roads are the backbone of our country, then water infrastructure is the immune system. We cannot afford to neglect our water infrastructure. If roads are the backbone of our country, then water infrastructure is the immune system. We cannot afford to neglect our water infrastructure.

6. Sustainable Water Infrastructure �has the capacity to consistently and reliably perform now and over a long time horizon. Water Infrastucture refers to operations that are so vital that their destruction or incapacitation would disrupt the security, economy, safety, health, or welfare of the public. American Society of Civil EngineersWater Infrastucture refers to operations that are so vital that their destruction or incapacitation would disrupt the security, economy, safety, health, or welfare of the public. American Society of Civil Engineers

7. The Consequences of Infrastructure Failures If roads are the backbone of our country, then water infrastructure is the immune system. It has been said that there are two ways to achieve change � through and through leadership. Freshwater is too important to our ecosystems, communities and national security to wait for a crisis. (source Charting New Waters Commitments to Action, September 2010) If roads are the backbone of our country, then water infrastructure is the immune system. It has been said that there are two ways to achieve change � through and through leadership. Freshwater is too important to our ecosystems, communities and national security to wait for a crisis. (source Charting New Waters Commitments to Action, September 2010)

8. The Region 5 SWI approach Better efficiency through Energy management Asset management Water efficiency Green infrastructure Better balance of wastewater and water system revenue and cost through Full-cost pricing models Taking full advantage of SRF-subsidized financing The Framework describes the Region�s approach to SWI in a two page document Everything under I amounts to better ways of operating. Everything under II refers to the money it takes to keep systems operating. The Framework describes the Region�s approach to SWI in a two page document Everything under I amounts to better ways of operating. Everything under II refers to the money it takes to keep systems operating.

9. Note: Increases in Revenue will Only Get us So Far Indiana CW Indiana DW total 2008 $16,399,548 $11,367,000 $27,766,548 2009 $16,399,548 $11,367,000 $27,766,548 2010 $49,104,000 $22,638,000 $71,742,000 Indiana CW Indiana DW total 2008 $16,399,548 $11,367,000 $27,766,548 2009 $16,399,548 $11,367,000 $27,766,548 2010 $49,104,000 $22,638,000 $71,742,000

10. Why Focus on Energy Management? Water and Wastewater treatment represents about 3% of the nation�s energy consumption $4 billion spent annually for energy Equivalent to about 56 billion kWh Equates to adding about 45 million tons of greenhouse gases Energy represents a controllable cost of providing water or wastewater services to the public

11. Energy costs can account for the second largest O & M expense at water and wastewater treatment facilities, frequently as much as 1/3 of the budget. These facilities are often the largest energy users in their municipalities. Proper energy management at these facilities is the best way for water system operators to save money and energy AND have a positive impact on air quality and energy system reliability. Far and away the most energy used at water treatment plants is for pumping.Energy costs can account for the second largest O & M expense at water and wastewater treatment facilities, frequently as much as 1/3 of the budget. These facilities are often the largest energy users in their municipalities. Proper energy management at these facilities is the best way for water system operators to save money and energy AND have a positive impact on air quality and energy system reliability. Far and away the most energy used at water treatment plants is for pumping.

12. Why Focus on Energy Management?  Energy issues are not going away and are likely to only get more serious Individual projects are fine but something is needed to pull them together, systematically, to ensure continued focus on energy efficiency For every three kW of energy produced at a power plant, 1 arrives at the site of use. Rest is lost during transmission from source to site.For every three kW of energy produced at a power plant, 1 arrives at the site of use. Rest is lost during transmission from source to site.

13. Energy management is an opportunity to address� Climate change Operating costs Areas of progress America accepts that climate change represents a daunting environmental challenge to future generations. U.S. EPA recently declared that carbon dioxide and five other pollutants contribute to air pollution that endangers public health and welfare. Energy management addresses energy use at DW and WW treatment plants to help them understand why energy management and water management is both attractive and necessary. Local governments are making strides toward sustainability because they recognize that good environment can enhance quality of life. The Mayor�s Climate Protection Agreement has now been endorsed by 173 mayors from Region 5 states! These cities are attracting notice and supporting many sustainable infrastructure practices, such as low impact development. �City by city across America mayors are taking action. Isn't it time our Federal government joined the fray?� Said Seattle Mayor Greg Nichols in 2005. America accepts that climate change represents a daunting environmental challenge to future generations. U.S. EPA recently declared that carbon dioxide and five other pollutants contribute to air pollution that endangers public health and welfare. Energy management addresses energy use at DW and WW treatment plants to help them understand why energy management and water management is both attractive and necessary. Local governments are making strides toward sustainability because they recognize that good environment can enhance quality of life. The Mayor�s Climate Protection Agreement has now been endorsed by 173 mayors from Region 5 states! These cities are attracting notice and supporting many sustainable infrastructure practices, such as low impact development. �City by city across America mayors are taking action. Isn't it time our Federal government joined the fray?� Said Seattle Mayor Greg Nichols in 2005.

14. Resources and Events Energy management guidebook (2008) Energy management workshop (Lafayette, 2008) Energy management brochure (2009) Energy efficiency & nutrient control workshop (Edwardsville, 2009) Portfolio Manager Assistance (2010) Energy management pilot EPA Reg. 5 & IDEM (Statewide, 2009-2011)

15. Designed to help utilities: Systematically assess current energy costs and practices Set measurable performance improvement goals Monitor and measure progress over time Uses a management system approach for energy conservation, based on the successful Plan-Do-Check- Act process [based on Environmental Management Systems (EMS) the American Public Works Association (APWA), Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA), American Water Works Association (AWWA), National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA), National Association of Water Companies (NAWC), the Water Environment Federation (WEF)] and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency �the American Public Works Association (APWA), Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA), American Water Works Association (AWWA), National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA), National Association of Water Companies (NAWC), the Water Environment Federation (WEF)] and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency �

16. �Customized� A flexible process to take advantage of emerging opportunities and unique circumstances of each utility.

17. The approach in the guidebook corresponds to guidelines or other approaches such as ENERGY STAR, Asset Management, ISO 14001 EMS. PLAN: Get ready by making a commitment, and assessing current baseline. Write down your vision and priorities for energy improvements and set objectives and targets. Tied together in an energy improvement plan. DO: do the work in your energy improvement plan. Make sure to benchmark. CHECK: monitoring and measurement allows you to check if targets are being met ACT: Recognize achievements, and take corrective action. The approach in the guidebook corresponds to guidelines or other approaches such as ENERGY STAR, Asset Management, ISO 14001 EMS. PLAN: Get ready by making a commitment, and assessing current baseline. Write down your vision and priorities for energy improvements and set objectives and targets. Tied together in an energy improvement plan. DO: do the work in your energy improvement plan. Make sure to benchmark. CHECK: monitoring and measurement allows you to check if targets are being met ACT: Recognize achievements, and take corrective action.

21. Reducing overall energy cost is an important driver for facilities, but it�s not the only criteria. For energy use, criteria might include Cost to implement Feasibility of project Renewable opportunities (e.g. recovery of waste heat) Potential for energy use reduction Availability of funding Existing need for equipment upgrade Return on investment Regulatory requirement Action plan includes training, work instructions, measurement records, Let EPA, this association, your city managers and the community know about your success. Not only to help you gain the recognition you deserve, but to help increase awareness of energy efficiency and promote it within other city operations. Reducing overall energy cost is an important driver for facilities, but it�s not the only criteria. For energy use, criteria might include Cost to implement Feasibility of project Renewable opportunities (e.g. recovery of waste heat) Potential for energy use reduction Availability of funding Existing need for equipment upgrade Return on investment Regulatory requirement Action plan includes training, work instructions, measurement records, Let EPA, this association, your city managers and the community know about your success. Not only to help you gain the recognition you deserve, but to help increase awareness of energy efficiency and promote it within other city operations.

23. Benchmark: Compare energy use of your facility to a national average of similar facilities. Compare energy use against a baseline to track energy use and improvements. ENERGY STAR provides a free online benchmarking tool called Portfolio Manager. 23

24. How Well Does the Facility Perform? 24 Let�s define benchmarking as a point of reference. We use metrics everyday to make comparisons. For example, most people know how many miles per gallon their cars get, and can tell you if it is efficient or a gas guzzler. But even building managers often cannot tell you whether their building is a high or low energy performer. Using PM, you can obtain a Statement of Energy Performance for your facility. A is analogous to the MPG sticker displayed in the window of a new car. From the SEP, anyone can easily understand how well a building performs by knowing its energy performance rating, just as anyone can quickly understand how fuel efficient a car is by knowing how many miles per gallon it will get. Let�s define benchmarking as a point of reference. We use metrics everyday to make comparisons. For example, most people know how many miles per gallon their cars get, and can tell you if it is efficient or a gas guzzler. But even building managers often cannot tell you whether their building is a high or low energy performer. Using PM, you can obtain a Statement of Energy Performance for your facility. A is analogous to the MPG sticker displayed in the window of a new car. From the SEP, anyone can easily understand how well a building performs by knowing its energy performance rating, just as anyone can quickly understand how fuel efficient a car is by knowing how many miles per gallon it will get.

25. Data Needed: Energy use for all fuels - monthly Average daily influent flow Average Influent Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) - ave. over 12 months (mg/l) Average Effluent BOD � ave. over 12 months (mg/L) Plant design capacity - treatment design (mgd) Fixed Film Trickle Filtration Process (yes/no) Nutrient Removal (yes/no) Data Needed: Energy use for all fuels - monthly Average daily influent flow Average Influent Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) - ave. over 12 months (mg/l) Average Effluent BOD � ave. over 12 months (mg/L) Plant design capacity - treatment design (mgd) Fixed Film Trickle Filtration Process (yes/no) Nutrient Removal (yes/no)

26. Space Types Eligible for ENERGY STAR Rating 26 This slide shows the space types that are eligible to receive the EPA rating using Portfolio Manager. Even if your facility does not qualify to get the EPA rating, you can still use Portfolio Manager to track and assess energy use. You can compare to national average and track improvements against a baseline over time. This slide shows the space types that are eligible to receive the EPA rating using Portfolio Manager. Even if your facility does not qualify to get the EPA rating, you can still use Portfolio Manager to track and assess energy use. You can compare to national average and track improvements against a baseline over time.

27. Access to Portfolio Manager www.energystar.gov/benchmark It�s free, requires user name and password, and allows multiple users. Information is secure and confidential. Remember: all data entered into Portfolio Manager are private until you share it with EPA or others.Remember: all data entered into Portfolio Manager are private until you share it with EPA or others.

28. Develop criteria that will work best at your wastewater plant Cost to implement Feasibility of project Renewable opportunities (e.g. recovery of waste heat) Potential for energy use reduction Availability of funding Existing need for equipment upgrade Return on investment Regulatory requirement Action plan includes training, work instructions, measurement records, Cost to implement Feasibility of project Renewable opportunities (e.g. recovery of waste heat) Potential for energy use reduction Availability of funding Existing need for equipment upgrade Return on investment Regulatory requirement Action plan includes training, work instructions, measurement records,

29. Brag:New England Case Study

30. How to Customize Your Energy Management Make a commitment Pay attention Write things down Do the work and check results Brag 6. Repeat Apply lessons learned Adjust and correct as you get toward your goals An on-going process

31. Indiana Energy Management Pilot Project 2009-2011 September 2009 � Pilot kick off EPA and IDEM began working with utilities who volunteered to use the Guidebook to achieve energy improvementSeptember 2009 � Pilot kick off EPA and IDEM began working with utilities who volunteered to use the Guidebook to achieve energy improvement

32. Project Participants Monthly all hands calls to support the utilities in preparing the first sections of the guidebook. Topics included: developing an energy fence line, energy policy, energy management team, and communicating to their management and employees. Technical assistance on-site from IDEM and Siemens to identify their significant operations and activities in relation to energy use, rank them according to selected criteria, and identify energy saving projects to implement over the second year of the project. Monthly all hands calls to support the utilities in preparing the first sections of the guidebook. Topics included: developing an energy fence line, energy policy, energy management team, and communicating to their management and employees. Technical assistance on-site from IDEM and Siemens to identify their significant operations and activities in relation to energy use, rank them according to selected criteria, and identify energy saving projects to implement over the second year of the project.

33. Project Components Energy Use Benchmarking Portfolio Manager Collecting baseline data- tracking Energy Management assistance Technical assistance from EPA, IDEM, Siemens Roundtable Discussions and monthly trainings Facility Improvements Partnerships Idea sharing among participants

34. Project�s Expected Results Pilot communities gain knowledge about energy management and have customized energy management plans EPA and IDEM gains a set of case studies and a worked examples of the Guidebook available to share with other facilities Pilot communities are established as leaders in their industry and set example for other communities as energy leaders

35. Energy Management Next Steps Work on an improved Portfolio Manager, and Guidebook supplement Gather and distribute lessons learned Continue to work with pilot utilities Provide outreach tools on energy management.

36. Resources Portfolio Manager Quick Reference Guide http://www.energystar.gov/ia/business/downloads/PM_QuickRefGuide.pdf Energy Management Guidebook http://www.epa.gov/owm/waterinfrastructure/pdfs/guidebook_si_energymanagement.pdf 36

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