How a hard-working water treatment plant runs leaner and greener with energy storage
How a hard-working water treatment plant runs leaner and greener with energy storage
2 PagesCITY OF MONTEREY PARK How a hard-working water treatment plant runs leaner and greener with energy storage Location: Monterey Park, CA Facility: Serves 61,044 residents, producing 7,500 - 8,000 acre-feet of water each year Customer Challenges Reduce energy demand charges and improve efficiency for water production plant that operates at peak capacity 24/7 GridSynergy® Solution 500 kWh of software-controlled energy storage Benefits • Improves sustainability by drawing less power from the grid during peak times • Reduces demand charges on utility bill by 30 percent • Helps keep electricty costs in check as new facility is added “As a community, we want to do our part and embrace clean energy projects to reduce environmental impact.” — Amy Ho, Principal Management Analyst, City of
