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Net-zero energy operations at WWTP

2. September 2020

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NISSEN energy

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Improvements in process efficiency including plant automation, aeration system improvements, upgrades to HVAC and building management systems, and variable frequency drives have resulted in a 30% reduction in electricity usage at its wastewater treatment plant. The remaining electricity used by the facility is produced on-site using a biogas driven combined heat and power system. Biogas is produced by co-digesting hauled food waste and sewage sludge generated on-site. The biogas is used as fuel to drive an engine-driven electric generator. Furthermore, heat recovery in the form of circulating hot water is used for plant process heat. The CHP plant was installed in 2017 with a payback time of 3.5 years. Total Infrastructure investments of roughly USD 5 million are expected to have a 10-year payback period.