Post on 05-Aug-2015
Tap into Water Saving Opportunities
Presenters: Nick Barhorst, Senior Engineering Specialist, Energy Management and Brooke Mittermann, Energy and Sustainability Program Manager, both with Ecova
June 25, 2015
Ecova Knows Water
Wait, isn’t Ecova an energy company?
20+ years in the water business
700+ multi-site commercial and industrial businesses
100+ trillion gallons of water
Today’s Agenda
1. Current trends & cost drivers2. Actively manage water use and cost3. Future risks & opportunities
1. Current trends & cost drivers
Water Trends
Water/sewer costs have increased more than 30%, across industries, since 2008
Water accounts for more than 10% of total utility costs
Water management is viewed as the 2nd
greatest opportunityin 2015
Cost Drivers
Aging infrastructure Drought Regulations & constraints
Drought Outlook: Dry West
Percent Land Area in Drought
40.9% of the U.S.
72.1% Rockies to the West Coast
99.9% of California
46.7% of California exceptional
California Regulations - Overview
April 1, 2015: Executive Order mandating a 25% reduction
May 5, 2015: State Water Resources Control Board passed emergency regulations
May 18, 2015: emergency water regulations approved by OAL
June 1, 2015: regulations took effect
June 11, 2015: Updated urban water supplier tiers
– 411 water suppliers
– 4%-36% reduction targets
California Regulations – Details
Reduction targets enforced by local water districts– Understand your specific site reduction targets– Visit your local water district’s website
Sec 864 End-User Requirements– Only serve drinking water when requested– Hotels provide guest with option of choosing not to launder towels and
linens– Limit outdoor irrigation to 2 days per week
• Outdoor landscapes: no excess runoff• Don’t water driveways and sidewalks• No fountains or water features unless the water is part of a
recirculating system
2. Actively manage water use and cost
Use Less Water, Save More Money
Gather DATA
Gain INSIGHT
Drive ACTION
Continually MONITOR
Gather DATA
Use a common unit of measure (UOM)
Establish a baseline
Understand the meter
Don’t forget sewer
Identify which sites are:− Using more water than comparable sites
− Increasing in water usage or cost
Site level data
Leverage Data to Understand Usage
Gather DATA
Gain INSIGHT
Drive ACTION
Continually MONITOR
Gain INSIGHT
Understand how sites use water
Identify opportunities for efficiency improvements
Research incentives
Scope projects and present business case
Identify Water Waste
Gather DATA
Gain INSIGHT
Drive ACTION
Continually MONITOR
Drive ACTION
Implement efficiency measures− Improve Operations
− Improve Equipment
Avoid excess costs− Sub-meter for use
− Obtain credits or incentives
Maximize Efficiency
Gather DATA
Gain INSIGHT
Drive ACTION
Continually MONITOR
Drive ACTIONImplement Efficiency Measures
Drive ACTIONReduce Costs
Sub-meter for use Stormwater savings Leak Credits
Continually MONITOR
Track progress
Measures results
Understand what works and what doesn’t
Learn from failure
Replicate success
Measure Project Effectiveness
Gather DATA
Gain INSIGHT
Drive ACTION
Continually MONITOR
3. Future risks & opportunities
Risks & Opportunities
Recap
1. Current trends & cost drivers2. Actively manage water use and cost3. Future risks & opportunities
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