ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAM

The Energy Efficiency Technical Assistance Program is designed to promote energy efficient practices insmall water and wastewater systems. There is no charge for the program. The program consists of performing energy assessments, recommending energy-efficient practices and technologies, and providing support in achieving recommendations. Technical support includes operational assistance, assist¬ing with presentations to governing boards, accessing financing, training, and developing documentation.

Because energy is one of the largest costs for utilities, the program is expected to have substantial impact on operating costs, present and future financial sustainability, and product affordability. Energy savings can help your system save for improvements, expansions, emergencies, and more. 

Our Energy Audit Includes:

•    Utility Bill Analysis
•    Estimated Energy Consumption for Seasonal Variations and Inclement Weather Events
•    Inventory and Analysis of Major Equipment Energy Consumption
•    Evaluation and Recommendations on Alternative Operation Strategies
•    Lighting Upgrades (where applicable)
•    Estimated Annual Savings
•    Comparison with Industry Benchmarks
•    Additional Energy Savings Tips

• Consultation: Once you provide us with the power bills, we will schedule a visit to evaluate the facilities current energy consumption, practices and operation.
• Data Collection: After a preliminary evaluation of the power bills we will conduct a facility walk-through gathering the necessary data to analyze and evaluate various alternatives.
• Report Submission: You will receive a professional energy efficiency report documenting your present energy consumption, energy saving recommendations and potential savings. This can then be presented to your management, board or council. The goal of this program is to reduce your energy consumption by at least 15%.
• Implementation & Follow Up: We will maintain contact with you to assist you in any way we can to implement the program, obtain funding, assist in educating your staff, management and any other stakeholders, access financing, provide training and document 

The Energy Efficiency Program will be followed up with an invitation to participate in a Sustainable Utility Management (SUM) Program Workshop. The Workshop was developed to introduce rural and small water and wastewater systems to ten key areas of effectively managed systems which make up the framework for a complete and well-rounded utilities management approach - think of these ten key areas as best practices for utility management. 

For more information, please contact FRWA at 850.668.2746 or email admin@frwa.net.