Case Study

Budd Inlet Treatment Plant - Cogeneration system and blower retrofit expected to save nearly $230,000/yr utility costs - Olympia, Washington

Budd Inlet Treatment Plant - Cogeneration system and blower retrofit expected to save nearly $230,000/yr utility costs - Olympia, Washington

Challenge LOTT Cleanwater Alliance’s Budd Inlet Treatment Plant flared most of its methane gas, a by-product of the wastewater treatment process, into the atmosphere. This loss of energy was costly. The flaring was also noticed by nearby residents who complained that this was a waste of energy and on multiple occasions falsely reported a fire to the fire department. In alignment with its mission to preserve and protect public health and the environment, LOTT Alliance sought an energy saving solution for its methane gas issues. Solution Largest energy conservation grant After evaluating several Energy Services Companies (ESCOs), LOTT Alliance used a Washington State Department of General Administration Energy Services Performance Contract (ESPC) to procure design and installation services

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