Retro-commissioning: A Resource for Building Owners and Operators
Retro-commissioning (RCx) is the process of improving how existing building equipment and systems function together. Depending on the age of […]
HVAC Ductwork
Energy efficiency discussions often focus on the heating and cooling equipment; the air distribution system (the HVAC ductwork) is rarely […]
Energy efficiency workforce: Raising awareness
The energy efficiency sector has a high demand for workers–especially in the HVAC technician and construction industries–yet few young people […]
Using SCADA to Improve and Assess Operations
A Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition (SCADA) system is an assemblage of computer and communications equipment that gathers, monitors, and […]
Lift Station Optimization in Wastewater Treatment Plants
Lift stations move wastewater from lower to higher elevation, particularly where the elevation of wastewater sources is not sufficient for […]
Algal Treatment for Wastewater Treatment Plants
A new process to enhance water treatment and minimize energy consumption is gaining traction in Water Resource Recovery. The concept […]
Illinois Stretch Energy Code
On September 15, 2021, Governor Pritzker signed Senate Bill 2408, enacting the Illinois Energy Transition Act (formerly known as the […]
Herrin WWTP Case Study
In 2018, SEDAC performed an energy assessment for the Herrin IL Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). The assessment identified several energy […]
Village of Heyworth WWTP Case Study
In 2022, the Village of Heyworth wastewater treatment plant, a 1.0 MGD lagoon system, faced an electric supply hike of […]
Kishwaukee Water Reclamation District WWTP Case Study
The Kishwaukee Water Reclamation District (KWRD) has been pursuing energy efficiency and energy recovery opportunities for many years. In October […]