This paper defines how El Paso Water Utilities (EPWU) implemented energy management best practices to substantially
minimize electric energy costs by:
analyzing the potential savings and risk associated with the implementation of new
energy rates and changed rates at appropriate sites;
working with the energy supplier to negotiate win-win rates and implement
demand/supply side management strategies for both utilities;
developing a plan to implement new energy management strategies;
substantially changing water system operations and control strategies to achieve the
benefits of time-based electric rates (rates were previously flat);
utilizing on-site generation and implementing load reduction strategies to meet
requirements associated with the interruptible rate;
communicating the need and game-plan for energy management with O&M staff;
measuring and monitoring load with SCADA to make energy management decisions; and,
auditing energy bills for accuracy and comparing against planned energy cost reduction
benchmarks. Includes tables, figures.
| Edition : | Vol. - No. |
| File Size : | 1
file
, 1.5 MB |
| Note : | This product is unavailable in Ukraine, Russia, Belarus |
| Number of Pages : | 16 |
| Published : | 11/01/2009 |
