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Large-Scale Wastewater Source Heat Pumps Have Considerable Market Potential
By STEN DIRECTORS 21 Aug, 2024
We are frequently asked how much a wastewater heat recycling system costs compared to other low carbon options. The answer is that every project is unique and so generalizations are difficult to make. However, the chart below demonstrates the results...
Wastewater is an Overlooked & Undervalued Existing Asset
By Chris Hubbard, STEN Director 12 Apr, 2024
In urban environments, where the demand for energy is high and resources are often stretched, innovative solutions like wastewater heat recovery are gaining attention for their potential to enhance energy efficiency...
Understanding Wastewater Heat Recovery to Maximize Energy Efficiency
By Constantine Leotsakos, Director of Membership 27 Mar, 2024
In the quest for sustainability and efficiency, industries and municipalities are increasingly turning to innovative methods to harness every available resource. Wastewater, often generated from industrial processes or municipal facilities, carries a significant amount of heat energy, which would otherwise go to waste...
Strengthen the Bottom Line & Contribute to a More Sustainable Future
By Kevin Fitzsimmons, STEN Director 18 Mar, 2024
Wastewater heat recovery, once seen as a mere byproduct of sewage treatment, is now being recognized as a significant untapped resource with immense economic potential. As industries and municipalities seek sustainable solutions to reduce energy costs and carbon footprints, wastewater heat recovery presents itself as a promising avenue...
Harnessing the Power of Thermal Energy for a Greener Future
By David Valentine, STEN Director 13 Mar, 2024
Wastewater heat recovery is a promising technology that offers significant environmental benefits by harnessing the thermal energy present in wastewater. As societies strive to reduce their carbon footprint and transition towards sustainable energy sources, this innovative approach presents an opportunity to utilize a readily available and often overlooked resource...
Unlocking Profit + Sustainability of Wastewater Heat Recovery
By Nick Meeten 04 Mar, 2024
In the pursuit of sustainable and economically viable urban development, city authorities are increasingly turning to innovative solutions. One such solution that has gained traction in recent years is the recycling of heat from wastewater...
Unveiling the Future of Water Treatment
By Robert Zarnetske, STEN Director of Policy 26 Feb, 2024
This article delves into the evolving world of wastewater treatment with a particular focus on the technologies employed in heat recapture, a crucial aspect of sustainable water management.
LNG Carrier Ship Sewage Thermal Energy Use STEN
By Paul Kohl, STEN Chairman 12 Feb, 2024
Technologies like sewer thermal recapture is not just environmentally sound; it represents a practical solution to reduce our fossil fuel dependency. Utilizing all the heat we already produce (and not just flushing it down the drain) could enhance energy security and economic resilience...
Public-Private Partnership (P3s) & Sewer Heat
By Robert Zarnetske, Director of Policy 09 Feb, 2024
Protecting public health is the foremost priority for water and wastewater service providers. However, a deeper understanding of water utilities can also reveal revenue opportunities and save tax dollars...
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