The document discusses the water-energy nexus and the potential for improved efficiency through a "watergy" approach. It provides details on the Alliance to Save Energy's work promoting watergy programs internationally and calls for bringing similar programs to the US. Watergy aims to reduce water and energy losses and costs by improving pumping systems, leak management, metering, and design standards. If adopted in the US, watergy could save $400 million annually and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by focusing on more efficient water delivery.
Presentation given on May 2nd, 2009 to the Mossy Creek Community in Jefferson County, TN. Basic overview of wind energy technologies and applications suitable for the county.
From Heidi Hafes
“Failure” – the word usually carries a negative connotation. But for entrepreneurs, policymakers, and NGOs working to provide energy access to people in the “last mile”, failure can actually provide important lessons. Is failure an important ingredient to success?
In this webinar, we’ll gather experts who will talk openly about their experiences with failure from a variety of angles and why failure is actually an important element in successfully delivering energy access to remote communities.
What have they learned from these so-called “failures”? Must one fail to succeed? Most importantly, how can these stories of failure (and success) help remote villages to access energy, education, healthcare, etc.?
Our webinar series is a little different: each expert will speak for less than 10 minutes and will focus on their on-the-ground experience using photos to tell their story.
Kigali | Sep-15 | Off-grid Energy in MalawiSmart Villages
By Joseph Kalowekamo
To help collect and distil the knowledge and experience from the last 15 months of engagement in East Africa, a concluding workshop was held in Kigali, Rwanda. The workshop brought together over 40 government representatives and other key stakeholders from across the region to share information on progress and remaining challenges, and to reflect on lessons learned.
More info: http://e4sv.org/events/east-africa-workshop/
Presentation given on May 2nd, 2009 to the Mossy Creek Community in Jefferson County, TN. Basic overview of wind energy technologies and applications suitable for the county.
From Heidi Hafes
“Failure” – the word usually carries a negative connotation. But for entrepreneurs, policymakers, and NGOs working to provide energy access to people in the “last mile”, failure can actually provide important lessons. Is failure an important ingredient to success?
In this webinar, we’ll gather experts who will talk openly about their experiences with failure from a variety of angles and why failure is actually an important element in successfully delivering energy access to remote communities.
What have they learned from these so-called “failures”? Must one fail to succeed? Most importantly, how can these stories of failure (and success) help remote villages to access energy, education, healthcare, etc.?
Our webinar series is a little different: each expert will speak for less than 10 minutes and will focus on their on-the-ground experience using photos to tell their story.
Kigali | Sep-15 | Off-grid Energy in MalawiSmart Villages
By Joseph Kalowekamo
To help collect and distil the knowledge and experience from the last 15 months of engagement in East Africa, a concluding workshop was held in Kigali, Rwanda. The workshop brought together over 40 government representatives and other key stakeholders from across the region to share information on progress and remaining challenges, and to reflect on lessons learned.
More info: http://e4sv.org/events/east-africa-workshop/
The Golden Fleece is awarded when a project so symbolizes waste of taxpayer dollars – instead of investments worthy of those limited resources. ~ Taxpayers for Common Sense
“… a wise and frugal Government, which shall restrain men from injuring one another, shall leave them otherwise free to regulate their own pursuits of industry and improvement, and shall not take from the mouth of labor the bread it has earned. This is the sum of good government….” ~ Thomas Jefferson
Webinar 2 | Apr-16 | Learning from Failure in Social EntrepreurshipSmart Villages
By Stewart Craine
“Failure” – the word usually carries a negative connotation. But for entrepreneurs, policymakers, and NGOs working to provide energy access to people in the “last mile”, failure can actually provide important lessons. Is failure an important ingredient to success?
In this webinar, we’ll gather experts who will talk openly about their experiences with failure from a variety of angles and why failure is actually an important element in successfully delivering energy access to remote communities.
What have they learned from these so-called “failures”? Must one fail to succeed? Most importantly, how can these stories of failure (and success) help remote villages to access energy, education, healthcare, etc.?
Our webinar series is a little different: each expert will speak for less than 10 minutes and will focus on their on-the-ground experience using photos to tell their story.
“Integrated Solutions in Sustainable Green Energy and Transportation”Green Parking Council
Mark Gander, GPC Board member and AECOM Director, was among a group of leading scientists, researchers, innovators, officials, and corporate leaders to present recently at the World Green Energy Symposium (WGES) at the City University of New York (CUNY) in New York City.
His “Integrated Solutions in Sustainable Green Energy and Transportation” presentation focused on clean renewable energy; transportation; electric car vehicles; green parking; and place-based strategies such as an eco-district or transit-oriented development that are comprehensive ways to optimize land use efficiency, energy and water and to create jobs.
Terry Mohn, Chief Innovation Officer, Balance Energy Vice Chairman, GridWise Alliance
Implementing large renewable energy resources: Is storage the solution to renewable generation?
• Deploying carbon reducing technologies such as wind,
solar, geothermal and plug-in vehicles
• Meeting the challenges of storage and transportation of Renewable energies such as wind and solar
• Developing a smarter grid in which users can produce their own power and provide its own localized storage
"How to Sell Electric Vehicles to Canadians," Cara Clairman, Plug n' DriveClean Energy Canada
“Selling Electric Vehicles to Canadians”
When it comes to EV barriers, Cara Clairman has heard it all: They’re too small, too unreliable, and might (shudder) run out of juice before you get where you’re going. In fact, her team has had literally thousands of interactions with would-be Canadian electric vehicle purchasers. What are the obstacles to EV adoption, both real and imagined? How might companies, advocates, and policy makers best address them? And where are Canada's EV hotspots, and why?
"Future Proofing Canada's Grids," Jim Burpee, Canadian Electricity AssociationClean Energy Canada
One day, millions of Canadians could be generating their own clean power, storing it, and selling it back to the grid. How can policy makers and utilities best ensure Canada’s utilities are ready? Jim Burpee will look into Canadian Electricity Association’s crystal ball and share highlights from the association’s just-released Vision 2050: The Future of Canada’s Electricity System.
Paths for decarbonizing power and transport in the LAC regionAIDA_Americas
Presentación de Walter Vergara, miembro sénior del World Resources Institute (WRI), en el seminario virtual "Cambio climático: ¿A qué nos enfrentamos y cómo hacerlo mejor?", realizado el 29 de septiembre de 2017.
The Golden Fleece is awarded when a project so symbolizes waste of taxpayer dollars – instead of investments worthy of those limited resources. ~ Taxpayers for Common Sense
“… a wise and frugal Government, which shall restrain men from injuring one another, shall leave them otherwise free to regulate their own pursuits of industry and improvement, and shall not take from the mouth of labor the bread it has earned. This is the sum of good government….” ~ Thomas Jefferson
Webinar 2 | Apr-16 | Learning from Failure in Social EntrepreurshipSmart Villages
By Stewart Craine
“Failure” – the word usually carries a negative connotation. But for entrepreneurs, policymakers, and NGOs working to provide energy access to people in the “last mile”, failure can actually provide important lessons. Is failure an important ingredient to success?
In this webinar, we’ll gather experts who will talk openly about their experiences with failure from a variety of angles and why failure is actually an important element in successfully delivering energy access to remote communities.
What have they learned from these so-called “failures”? Must one fail to succeed? Most importantly, how can these stories of failure (and success) help remote villages to access energy, education, healthcare, etc.?
Our webinar series is a little different: each expert will speak for less than 10 minutes and will focus on their on-the-ground experience using photos to tell their story.
“Integrated Solutions in Sustainable Green Energy and Transportation”Green Parking Council
Mark Gander, GPC Board member and AECOM Director, was among a group of leading scientists, researchers, innovators, officials, and corporate leaders to present recently at the World Green Energy Symposium (WGES) at the City University of New York (CUNY) in New York City.
His “Integrated Solutions in Sustainable Green Energy and Transportation” presentation focused on clean renewable energy; transportation; electric car vehicles; green parking; and place-based strategies such as an eco-district or transit-oriented development that are comprehensive ways to optimize land use efficiency, energy and water and to create jobs.
Terry Mohn, Chief Innovation Officer, Balance Energy Vice Chairman, GridWise Alliance
Implementing large renewable energy resources: Is storage the solution to renewable generation?
• Deploying carbon reducing technologies such as wind,
solar, geothermal and plug-in vehicles
• Meeting the challenges of storage and transportation of Renewable energies such as wind and solar
• Developing a smarter grid in which users can produce their own power and provide its own localized storage
"How to Sell Electric Vehicles to Canadians," Cara Clairman, Plug n' DriveClean Energy Canada
“Selling Electric Vehicles to Canadians”
When it comes to EV barriers, Cara Clairman has heard it all: They’re too small, too unreliable, and might (shudder) run out of juice before you get where you’re going. In fact, her team has had literally thousands of interactions with would-be Canadian electric vehicle purchasers. What are the obstacles to EV adoption, both real and imagined? How might companies, advocates, and policy makers best address them? And where are Canada's EV hotspots, and why?
"Future Proofing Canada's Grids," Jim Burpee, Canadian Electricity AssociationClean Energy Canada
One day, millions of Canadians could be generating their own clean power, storing it, and selling it back to the grid. How can policy makers and utilities best ensure Canada’s utilities are ready? Jim Burpee will look into Canadian Electricity Association’s crystal ball and share highlights from the association’s just-released Vision 2050: The Future of Canada’s Electricity System.
Paths for decarbonizing power and transport in the LAC regionAIDA_Americas
Presentación de Walter Vergara, miembro sénior del World Resources Institute (WRI), en el seminario virtual "Cambio climático: ¿A qué nos enfrentamos y cómo hacerlo mejor?", realizado el 29 de septiembre de 2017.
Phase-In of Energy-Efficient Lighting Briefing
Pierette LeBlanc, Senior Standards Engineer, Natural Resources Canada
October 20, 2010. An informative briefing on efforts planned and underway by a variety of key stakeholders to ensure the successful phase-in of efficient lighting.
Hosted by the Alliance to Save Energy and the National Electrical Manufacturers Association.
Smart Sustainable Security - Master Class - Yerevan, Armenia - 2012Dr David Probert
Presentation on the Design and Implementation of Integrated Physical Cyber Security Systems - "Smart Security" - for both Business and Government. Given as a Master Class in Yerevan, Armenia - Summer 2012
Kateri Callahan joined Israeli mayors and senior representatives from local Tel Aviv authorities and agencies to discuss the challenges and potential for Israeli cities in deploying energy efficiency at scale. Showcasing success stories and case studies from the U.S. and around the world, Callahan demonstrated the economic, environmental, and security benefits of advancing programs, technologies, funding and infrastructure that promote efficient energy use.
Executive VP of Programs and Development Brian Castelli traveled to Mexico City to present at EXPO INCYTAM 2008, where he offered energy efficiency solutions for Latin American cities burdened by the effects of pollution and global climate change.
Overcoming Pakistan's current crisis through energy efficiency and renewable energy was the topic of a seminar supported by USAID and organized by Senator (R) Rukhsana Zuberi, chairperson of the Pakistan Engineering Council and head of the non-government organization, South Asian Women in Energy.
The Alliance's Alexander Filippov was among the experts advising Pakistani representatives on energy efficiency implementation.
Program and Policy Innovations at the Water Energy Nexus, presented by Meredith Younghein at the Electrochemical Energy Summit in San Francisco on October 27.
052115 final nlm jd water energy goggles 2015 emc finalJim Dodenhoff
This presentation explores the “Water-Energy Nexus” and redefines the boundaries of a water-energy project. This newly developed conceptual framework can be used by the water industry and policy makers to rethink their approach to water-energy conservation programs.
USEA/USAID Global Energy Efficiency Workshop: Briefing on Energy Efficiency and DSM Programs Overseas
Kateri Callahan
President, Alliance to Save Energy
Washington, D.C.
March 8, 2010
USEA/USAID Global Energy Efficiency Workshop: Briefing on Energy Efficiency and DSM Programs Overseas
Kateri Callahan
President, Alliance to Save Energy
Washington, D.C.
March 8, 2010
USEA/USAID Global Energy Efficiency Workshop: Briefing on Energy Efficiency and DSM Programs Overseas
Kateri Callahan
President, Alliance to Save Energy
Washington, D.C.
March 8, 2010
Energy Efficiency - Good for the World’s Economy; Good for the Nation’s Econo...Alliance To Save Energy
Kateri Callahan
President, Alliance to Save Energy
States awaiting stimulus funds will be pleased to know that when it comes to funding energy efficiency programs, their dollars will go far. Drastically reduced energy consumption and immediate job growth are just some of the benefits that effective policies and programs can bring, particularly to the Appalachian region, which has the highest energy consumption in the country. Kateri Callahan presented these findings to the annual Charlotte Regional Partnership Investors Board in Charlotte, N.C., where already progressive energy efficiency policies and programs are taking root. Callahan also briefed the audience of investors and board members on the climate and energy bills moving through Congress.
Energy Efficiency – Good for the World’s Economy; Good for the Nation’s Econo...Alliance To Save Energy
States awaiting stimulus funds will be pleased to know that when it comes to funding energy efficiency programs, their dollars will go far. Drastically reduced energy consumption and immediate job growth are just some of the benefits that effective policies and programs can bring, particularly to the Appalachian region, which has the highest energy consumption in the country. Kateri Callahan presented these findings to the annual Charlotte Regional Partnership Investors Board in Charlotte, N.C., where already progressive energy efficiency policies and programs are taking root. Callahan also briefed the audience of investors and board members on the climate and energy bills moving through Congress.
Similar to The Water-Energy Nexus:A Global Problem, with Local Solutions (20)
Essential Expertise for Water, Energy and Air: By David Flitman, Senior Executive Vice President & President, Water and Process Services, Nalco Company
Sailing the Great Green Fleet: By Hon. Jackalyne Pfannenstiel, Assistant Secretary for Energy, Installations & Environment, U.S. Department of the Navy
At the Associates Membership Meeting, Alliance Associates learned about all that the Alliance accomplished in 2010, and some of what we have planned for membership with the Alliance in 2011.
11. A Look at Success: WATERGY makes the best use of two valuable, limited resources: water & energy WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT? Every liter of water that passes through a system has a significant energy cost . Water sector efficiency leaves more funds for crucial and often underfunded public services . In most developing countries, 1/3 to 1/2 of water produced is lost. AND IT’S COST EFFECTIVE … Rapid Payback : generally from a few months to 3 years Huge Savings : at least 20% in energy costs; much higher possible Makes the most of existing infrastructure ; reduces the need for new supplies RESULTS: 20.8 million kWh and $5.3 million (100 cities)
12. WHY WATERGY in the U.S.? WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT? 3% of U.S. energy consumption goes to deliver potable/waste water services = $4 billion in energy costs = 45 Million tons of GHGs AND IT’S COST EFFECTIVE… Rapid Payback: generally from a few months to 3 years Huge Savings: at least 20% in energy costs EPA estimates 10% reduction in energy use would save $400 million annually
13. PROBLEM • 80% of water flowing to homes lost through leaking plumbing fixtures! • Enough to fill two Olympic-size swimming pools every hour CASE STUDY: EMFULENI, South Africa
14. TECHNICAL SOLUTION: Pressure Management • Automated pressure management valves on each supply line • Reduced high bulk pressure; further reductions @ night • $800,000 construction commissioned Sept 2005 FINANCING SOLUTION: Performance Contracting • Water pressure management firm acting as ESCO • Build-Operate-Train-Transfer to municipality after 5 years • Fees: firm gets 20% of savings EMFULENI, cont.
15. RESULTS • Payback period: <3 months • Annual Savings: Money : US $ 3.8 million Water : 8 million kiloliters (kL) a reduction of >30% Energy : >14 million kWh • CO2 Reductions: 12,000 tonnes/year EMFULENI, cont.
18. Thank you! Contact information: Kateri Callahan [email_address] 202-530-2219
Editor's Notes
Length: 10-15 minutes max Request from event organizers: minimize text on slides as much as possible; use graphs, maps, charts where necessary
(Photos are of pumps in the Tijuana wastewater treatment system, and the Alliance’s Carlos Morales)
Watergy: 40 cities around the world, active in Brazil, india, Mexico, Philippines, South Africa, Sri Lanka Municipal Network for Energy Efficiency (MUNEE) provides city officials in Eastern Europe and the Former Soviet Union with the necessary tools to implement cost-saving energy-efficiency improvements in heating and water systems, municipal buildings (particularly schools and hospitals) and homes.
Water is becoming scarcer, making it more energy-intensive and expensive to procure. Scientists, researchers, and others warn that the U.S. is entering a new era of water scarcity. A General Accounting Office (GAO) report from 2003 projected that 36 states could face water shortages by 2013. The states’ water authorities responded to a survey asking them to categorize their potential water problems, and their responses are highlighted here. At least three states that face water challenges — California, New Mexico, and Michigan — did not respond to the survey. BUT ENERGY/WATER EFFICIENCY CAN HELP ALLEVIATE WATER SHORTAGE PROBLEMS AND RELATED ENERGY/MONETARY COSTS: From EPA: An estimated 3% of national energy consumption, equivalent to approximately 56 billion kilowatt hours (kWh), is used for drinking water and wastewater services. Assuming the average mix of energy sources in the country, this equates to adding approximately 45 million tons of greenhouse gas to the atmosphere. The ENERGY STAR program estimates that about $4 billion is spent annually for energy costs to run drinking water and wastewater utilities. If the sector could reduce energy use by just 10% through cost-effective investments in energy efficiency, collectively it would save about $400 million annually. If one out of every 100 American homes retrofitted with water-efficient fixtures, we could save about 100 million kWh of electricity per year and avoid adding 80,000 tons of greenhouse gas to the atmosphere. EPA’s WaterSense program is helping to identify water efficient products that will help reduce energy needs to treat and deliver drinking water and wastewater.
Congress listened to our concerns as it pertains to appliance and equipment standards. The new energy bill enacts standards for 16 additional commercial and residential products, such as exit signs, commercial refrigerators and freezers, clothes washers, commercial ice makers, and many other products. In addition, it directs rulemakings for four products (battery chargers and external power supplies, ceiling fans, vending machines, commercial refrigerators and freezers); sets associated test procedures, and requires DOE to report to Congress every 6 months on plans to prescribe all standards for which they have missed legal deadlines. The law also clarifies DOE’s authority to set standards for both functions of products with two major functions, as well as to regulate furnace fans and it preempts new state and local standards at date of enactment of new legislated standards and date of final rule for rulemakings. Also, on some new standards, federal preemption of state standards would be suspended if DOE fails to issue a required standard update.
Rozanne
The Alliance coined the term &quot;Watergy&quot; to describe the strong link between water and energy in municipal water supply and wastewater treatment systems. [Majority of funding from USAID; also funded by REEEP, EF, Coca Cola, local utilities, etc.] The Watergy approach helps cities realize significant energy, water, and monetary savings by carrying out technical and managerial changes in water and wastewater systems, providing consumers with quality water while using a minimum of water and energy. WHY IMPORTANT • It is important to pay attention to energy efficiency in the municipal water sector because water is heavy and it is distributed over large distances: every liter of water that passes through a water supply system has a significant energy cost, compounded by the money invested to produce it. • In addition to direct savings in energy and water, efficiency improvements in municipal water utilities generate impressive reductions in operating costs and often improve services, or access to water by underserved populations. Saving money in the municipal sector leaves more funding for public services that are often underfunded. • In developing countries, often one-third to one-half of the volume of water produced is lost to leaks and system inefficiencies. COST EFFECTIVE • Watergy measures pay for themselves extremely quickly, from a few months to 3 years. • Huge savings are the norm, at least 20% and often more. • Another important cost consideration is that cities need to get the most of the infrastructure they have. Watergy makes this possible and can defer the need for new infrastructure. Over more than a decade, the Alliance to Save Energy’s Watergy Program has helped more than 100 cities in nine countries realize annual savings of more than 20 million kWh of electricity and $5.3 million in operating costs.
WHAT IT IS • The Alliance coined the term &quot;Watergy&quot; to describe the strong link between water and energy in municipal water supply and wastewater treatment systems. • Watergy makes the best use of two valuable resources that are in limit supply in many parts of the world, including Mexico. • The approach helps cities and utilities realize significant energy , water and monetary savings through technical and managerial improvements, that providing consumers with quality water and sewerage services while using a minimum of water and energy. WHY IMPORTANT • It is important to pay attention to energy efficiency in the municipal water sector because water is heavy and it is distributed over large distances: every liter of water that passes through a water supply system has a significant energy cost, compounded by the money invested to produce it. • Saving money in the municipal sector leaves more funding for public services that are often underfunded. • In Mexico, one-third of all water pumped is lost before it ever reaches the end user. COST EFFECTIVE • Watergy measures pay for themselves quickly, generally from a few months to 3 years. • As you’ll see from specific examples I’ll be providing, huge savings are the norm, at least 20% and often more. • Another important cost consideration is that cities need to get the most of the infrastructure they have. Watergy makes this possible and can defer the need for new infrastructure.
Municipality of Emfuleni
Alliance – played an advisory role to this project. [Main consultants – WRP] We provided technical advice to the utility and municipality: Helped identify problem and technical solution (pressure management). [The lower the pressure behind a leak the less water is going to escape through that leak.] So the project: • Installed automated pressure management valves on each supply line. These valves continually modulate the flow of water in a way that ensures a lower constant downstream pressure. Controllers that automate valve function were also installed, allowing for operating pressures to be varied depending on the time of day. • Reduced high bulk pressure; further reductions @ night: With the aid of installed controllers, downstream pressure was automatically reduced further during especially night times when real demand for water is almost zero. This dramatically reduced water wastage from leaking pipes and fittings. • The total cost of the Pressure Management Installation was less than $800,000. The pressure management valves themselves were activated in late June 2005 and by the time the entire installation had been officially commissioned in September that year, the project had paid for itself through achieved water savings (i.e payback period of less than 3 months). In addition to providing technical advice, the Alliance helped boost the political will to carry out the project, by demonstrating previous successes with the Watergy program, and helping to design a low-risk strategy for the utility and municipality (based on a financing arrangement using a performance contract).
This workshop will provide insight into the potential for water utilities and municipalities to address both water scarcity and energy conservation simultaneously, achieving significant water and energy efficiency improvements by optimizing energy use, reducing energy and operating costs, and accruing energy and cost savings through technical and managerial interventions in water and wastewater systems. The workshop will focus on opportunities for achieving significant energy savings in our existing water systems, drawing from the Alliance’s Watergy Program experience in more than 100 cities in developing countries, and leveraging the new resources available—as a result of legislation and stimulus funding—for water utilities’ investments in energy efficiency in the United States and other countries. The speakers at the Workshop include: - Ramon Rosas, Mexico; - Michael Rabe, South Africa; - Pradeep Kumar, India; - Shawn O'Neill, Fairfax Water, U.S.; - John Butler, Bucks County Water & Sewer Authority. U.S.; - Darren Hollifield, JEA, U.S. To register for the Watergy pre-conference workshop at the reduced fee, please RSVP to the Alliance to Save Energy’s Alexander Filippov ( [email_address] , 202.530.4345) or Hana Chmielewski ( [email_address] , 202.530.2221). For full access to all EE Global events, register online at https://www.online-reg.com/ASE/EEGlobal2010/ and be sure to indicate your plans to attend the workshop.