Today’s water and energy systems are interdependent. Energy makes up the most expensive part of water delivery, and water is essential to generating many forms of energy.
As a recognized industry leader with a history of implementing innovative and cutting-edge practices and cost-effective programs, IRWD seeks to further improve, optimize, and reduce its energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions with an Energy and GHG Master Plan.
The plan identifies a portfolio of cost-effective projects to reduce the District’s existing and future energy usage and costs, and to reduce GHG emissions as required under future regulatory conditions.
Embedded energy is the amount of energy used to develop, supply, and treat water. We completed an Embedded Energy Plan that quantifies energy use associated with each of our facilities involved in the production, treatment, distribution, collection, reuse, and disposal of water and biosolids.
Major benefits to the study include:
IRWD is well known for its water efficiency and strives to conserve power and reduce dependency on fossil fuels as well. Here are some examples.
With climate change concerns, pervasive droughts, and high energy prices across the country, nearly everyone is looking for ways to conserve resources and cut costs. The good news is that by using a little “water sense” we can all use less water, energy, and more.
More background information on saving water and energy can be found on the US EPA WaterSense Website. The State of California’s Save Our Water Campaign also has great water-saving suggestions.
