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Biogas and Solar Drive Hill Canyon Wastewater Plant
Biogas and Solar Drive Hill Canyon Wastewater Plant
Editorial
August 13, 2015
Ambitious efforts in biogas-to-energy and solar power help a California clean-water plant achieve its goal of generating all its electricity on site.
Creative Financing Takes the Risk Out of a Biogas-to-Energy Project
Creative Financing Takes the Risk Out of a Biogas-to-Energy Project
Editorial
July 15, 2015
A power purchase agreement lets a California agency benefit from a fuel-cell-based generation system without investing up-front capital.
Environmental Resources Training Center Receives Governor's Award
Environmental Resources Training Center Receives Governor's Award
Online Exclusives
January 23, 2015
Saving lives is an everyday goal for this award-winning water and wastewater training center.
News Briefs: Phosphorus Bill Links Wastewater Plants and Dairy Farmers
Online Exclusives
February 06, 2014
Pursuing Net Zero
Pursuing Net Zero
Editorial
September 16, 2013
The team at North Conway Water Precinct takes extra measures to safeguard the environment and reduce reliance on carbon-based energy.
We Are Environmentalists
We Are Environmentalists
Editorial
January 17, 2013
Howard Carter promotes and deploys green technologies to help people understand the value of wastewater treatment.
Sized Just Right
Sized Just Right
Editorial
August 17, 2012
A 2.3 MW single-axis tracking solar system helps an Arizona town cut electricity costs and enables process changes that will save even more
Green Innovations
Green Innovations
Editorial
March 20, 2012
A state grant helps a New York town pay for a green roof, a solar photovoltaic system, and various energy efficiency projects
Grabbing Opportunity
Grabbing Opportunity
Editorial
November 15, 2011
By being flexible in project planning, a Massachusetts district saves more than expected, for less money, with an aeration upgrade and solar energy
Sun-Dried Success
Sun-Dried Success
Editorial
October 17, 2011
A solar drying system helps a Mississippi treatment plant save on biosolids management and progress toward Class A status