Small wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) face increasing pressure from rising electricity costs, aging infrastructure, and more stringent treatment requirements. Energy is often one of the largest operating expenses for small systems. This webinar will explore practical opportunities to reduce costs through energy efficiency improvements, operational optimization, and renewable energy solutions such as solar power.

Participants will learn how energy is used in wastewater treatment facilities, common sources of energy inefficiency, and strategies to reduce energy consumption while maintaining treatment performance. The webinar will highlight low-cost operational improvements, high-efficiency equipment upgrades, and solar photovoltaic (PV) systems that can help lower utility expenses and improve long-term resilience.

Presenter: Danish Kumar, Program Manager, University of Maryland Environmental Finance Center