3-4%
of all energy use in the U.S. goes to public drinking water and wastewater services.*U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. (2014, April 2). State and Local Climate and Energy Program: Water/Wastewater. http://www.epa.gov/statelocalclimate/local/topics/water.html
Local governments spend
30-40%
of all energy costs on water delivery and wastewater treatment.*U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. (2014, April 2). State and Local Climate and Energy Program: Water/Wastewater. http://www.epa.gov/statelocalclimate/local/topics/water.html
SunPower has completed
30+
projects with water district partners nationwide.
Water District Case Studies
With 30+ successful projects nationwide, SunPower is helping water authorities reduce energy costs that free up funds for new pumps and equipment, as well as other infrastructure projects.
Inland Empire Utilities Agency
Solar is helping the IEUA accomplish their goal of using 100% renewable energy by 2020
Phelan Piñon Hills Community Services District
With 1.5MW of solar, this California water agency expects to save up to $13 million over the next 30 years.
Lake County Sanitation District
This local wastewater treatment plant leveraged a power purchase agreement (PPA) for immediate savings.
