Wastewater for District Energy
Harness wastewater to reduce CO2, costs & energy consumption!
Why are cities turning to wastewater for clean energy?
Modernize
- Retrofit & futureproof existing buildings
- Support master planned communities
Attract
- People want to live more sustainably
- Create clean tech jobs
- Keep energy local & affordable
Monetize
- Tap into a new source of revenue
- Boost local clean economy
- Boost private sector
Accelerate
- Achieve aggressive climate targets
- Include all forms of clean energy in your strategy
How does wastewater work with district energy?
The collective wastewater from city blocks & large industrial areas carries a massive amount of energy that can be recaptured and redirected to supplement existing heat/energy production.
For cooling, you can inject unwanted heat into wastewater to get rid of it, thereby reducing the load on other cooling & air-conditioning. In hot climates or draught conditions, this can save millions of gallons of fresh water that would be used by cooling towers.
Key benefits of wastewater for district energy
Reduces load on Cooling Towers
Cooling Towers require enormous amounts of fresh water to do cooling, so by offloading them using wastewater energy you save huge amounts of fresh water.
Feeds District-level Thermal Loops
Wastewater can contribute to thermal loops that other buildings utilize for heating/cooling.
Supplements hot water production
You can redirect unwanted building heat to supplement hot water production, reducing energy requirements on boilers & other heating.
Hear the former Premier of BC & Mayor of Vancouver on using wastewater
Forward-thinking cities, states and countries are discovering the forgotten power of wastewater to help them achieve their climate goals ahead of schedule.
Case Study
Seattle's King County
A clean energy template for other cities to follow
Other cities can repeat the proven success of Seattle’s King County Clean Energy District and leap their sustainability goals forward and support the local clean energy economy.
