Des Moines Water Works improved its energy performance by 19.4% over eight years with auditors keeping watch every step of the way.
Ted Corrigan, CEO and general manager, says committing to the ISO 50001 energy management process gave conservation efforts a boost. Des Moines Water was the first water utility in the nation to become ISO 50001 certified. The process involves regular third-party audits, which Corrigan found beneficial.Energy management was one factor cited by the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies when it chose Des Moines Water for a 2024 Gold Award for Exceptional Utility Performance. Other factors included water loss reduction
