The annual Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) Technical Exhibition and Conference (WEFTEC) is just around the corner. WEFTEC® 2015, which will be held in Chicago, marks a new cycle for WEF and the organization’s leaders. At the event, I will complete my term as WEF president. In addition, Sandra Ralston, Charles Bott, Garry Macdonald, […]
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From the President: How Global Partnerships Help WEF Achieve Its Mission
June 24, 2015
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An important part of the Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) mission is to enrich the expertise of water professionals. To achieve this objective in today’s global economy, we proactively seek out the best innovative water technologies, systems, and management approaches that the world has to offer. We focus on bringing the best of the […]
WEF Offers Members Access to Energy Roadmap Executive Summary
March 16, 2015
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The Energy Roadmap: A Water and Wastewater Utility Guide to More Sustainable Energy Management offers guidance for utilities to take advantage of sustainable energy sources. The Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) now offers the executive summary of the book to members online at no cost and to nonmembers for $7. In 2012, WEF convened […]
From the President: Driving Innovation to Water Resource Recovery
October 15, 2014
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The Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) recently convened its 87th annual technical exhibition and conference, WEFTEC® 2014, in New Orleans. During this annual water quality event, WEF did what we do best – drive innovation, connect water professionals, and leverage water knowledge – for water professionals from more than 100 countries around the globe. […]
Webcast Explores Net-Zero Energy Solutions
October 10, 2014
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Net-Zero Energy Solutions for Water Resource Recovery Facilities Join other water professionals in a webcast discussion of the Water Environment Research Foundation (Alexandria, Va.) ENER1C12 study on energy neutrality or “net zero” for water resource recovery facilities (WRRFs). The study aims to characterize the energy balances of common wastewater treatment configurations and evaluate the potential […]
Department of Energy Offers Finance Programs
January 3, 2014
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The energy and water sectors are linked inextricably. Recognizing this connection, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has released the guide to Federal Finance Facilities Available for Energy Efficiency Upgrades and Clean Energy Deployment. The guide provides an overview and individual descriptions of 31 federal finance facilities as well as individual contact information for each […]
WEF Energy Roadmap Serves as User Guide for Utilities of All Sizes
August 23, 2013
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The Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) has released The Energy Roadmap: A Water and Wastewater Utility Guide to More Sustainable Energy Management. Published earlier this year, the book is a guide for utilities to take advantage of sustainable energy sources. The book details approaches to cost-effective recovery and reuse of “wastes” to transform them […]
WEF Hosts Energy–Water Nexus Workshop
December 28, 2012
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A variety of energy and water experts gathered at a workshop Nov. 27 to discuss energy generation and energy efficiency technologies and practices at wastewater treatment facilities. The Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.), along with the Alliance to Save Energy (Washington, D.C.) and Danfoss (Nordborg, Denmark), hosted the workshop. During the workshop, presentations focused […]
August 25, 2015
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