Energy efficiency

This report analyses the application of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to describe efficiency of water services in WAREG member countries, with the aim to draw out commonalities as well as differences in monitoring of water efficiency measures and performance. It seeks to outline how different European regulators promote water efficiency within their regulated industries. It is noted that although various KPIs and benchmarking platforms exist in the water industry, there appears to be a lack of consistency in the definitions, descriptions, application and consistency of KPIs used to measure water efficiency across Europe. It is further noted that while some countries use KPIs for benchmarking purposes, this practice has still not been fully embraced by regulators in WAREG member countries.

The document provides useful background on how to improve energy efficiency in water utilities, including a thorough discussion of possible procurement methods for the contracting of energy efficiency improvement measures.

This manual provides a hands-on approach to energy efficiency measures, their design and effectiveness in the context of water and wastewater services.

The report documents the project implementation process, project outcomes, and lessons learned throughout the Energy Efficiency program conducted as part of the Danube Water Program's first phase. It also provides an evaluation of the program by participating utilties.

The Energy Efficiency program was planned and implemented by Econoler. The activity benefitted from additional financing by ESMAP, the Energy Sector Management Assistance Program.

This brochure summarizes the project implementation process, project outcomes, and lessons learned throughout the Energy Efficiency program conducted as part of the Danube Water Program's first phase.

The Energy Efficiency program was planned and implemented by Econoler. The activity benefitted from additional financing by ESMAP, the Energy Sector Management Assistance Program.

This manual provides a general methodology to help utilities self-assess the efficiency of their facilities (both water and wastewater) for them to identify and adopt the best available technologies and practices.

Recognition of the importance of energy management for water and wastewater utilities is on the rise throughout Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). Meanwhile, energy use, electricity costs, and populations are booming. LAC countries are working within this context to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through an increased access to sanitation, the mitigation of polluted waterways, and a reduction of carbon emissions.As part of a multifaceted project on energy management for water utilities, this report explores energy efficiency and energy recovery potential in wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) across the LAC region. Case studies from Colombia, Brazil, United States and Austria. This report is relevant for the Danube region as the challenges and drivers in energy efficiency found in LAC parallel those of the Danube region.