SVCW Reaches New Green Energy Milestone
Silicon Valley Clean Water reached an important milestone that will benefit their entire community and the environment. SVCW has received the green light from PG&E to export energy generated at the treatment plant back into the power grid. This milestone, which was years in the making, advances green energy capabilities at SVCW and allows their onsite cogeneration engines to operate at full capacity (1,250 kW). In addition to allowing export of energy to the power grid, the plant’s 1,040 kW Energy Storage System using Tesla batteries will now store energy at night when demand for energy is low and cost of energy is much cheaper. During the day, the batteries will discharge energy as needed when the demand increases. The batteries were installed a year and a half ago, and SVCW staff is excited to finally put them to use for expanding the energy resiliency and efficiency program, and reduce the utility power cost. The Energy Storage System is expected to save up to $150,000 in utility bills every year and take the agency closer to becoming more energy independent. Read more in the news release.
Silicon Valley Clean Water reached an important milestone that will benefit their entire community and the environment. SVCW has received the green light from PG&E to export energy generated at the treatment plant back into the power grid. This milestone, which was years in the making, advances green energy capabilities at SVCW and allows their onsite cogeneration engines to operate at full capacity (1,250 kW). In addition to allowing export of energy to the power grid, the plant’s 1,040 kW Energy Storage System using Tesla batteries will now store energy at night when demand for energy is low and cost of energy is much cheaper. During the day, the batteries will discharge energy as needed when the demand increases. The batteries were installed a year and a half ago, and SVCW staff is excited to finally put them to use for expanding the energy resiliency and efficiency program, and reduce the utility power cost. The Energy Storage System is expected to save up to $150,000 in utility bills every year and take the agency closer to becoming more energy independent. Read more in the news release.
EMWD Honored for Financial Reporting Excellence
The Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) was recently recognized for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association, marking the 17th consecutive year that EMWD has earned the distinction. “EMWD is honored to once again be recognized by the Association for our commitment to financial transparency,” EMWD Board President Ron Sullivan said. “We are proud to continually demonstrate responsible stewardship of public funds on behalf of our customers.” Congratulations to EMWD!
The Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) was recently recognized for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association, marking the 17th consecutive year that EMWD has earned the distinction. “EMWD is honored to once again be recognized by the Association for our commitment to financial transparency,” EMWD Board President Ron Sullivan said. “We are proud to continually demonstrate responsible stewardship of public funds on behalf of our customers.” Congratulations to EMWD!
Completion of Regional San Recycled Water Project
Earlier this month Regional San completed a recycled water project that provides one million gallons of recycled water per day to the Sacramento Power Authority Cogeneration Plant located in south Sacramento. The recycled water is being used at the cogeneration plant’s cooling tower and replaces the use of potable water—protecting this valuable resource. The potable water saved equates to the needs of about 2,200 single-family residential homes. The completion of this project demonstrates a successful collaboration between three local agencies—Regional San, Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) and the City of Sacramento. Well done Regional San, SMUD, and City of Sacramento! Read more in the press release.
Earlier this month Regional San completed a recycled water project that provides one million gallons of recycled water per day to the Sacramento Power Authority Cogeneration Plant located in south Sacramento. The recycled water is being used at the cogeneration plant’s cooling tower and replaces the use of potable water—protecting this valuable resource. The potable water saved equates to the needs of about 2,200 single-family residential homes. The completion of this project demonstrates a successful collaboration between three local agencies—Regional San, Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) and the City of Sacramento. Well done Regional San, SMUD, and City of Sacramento! Read more in the press release.
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