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Energy Efficiency Program
NCRWA’s Energy Efficiency Technical Assistance Program is designed to promote energy-efficient practices in small water and wastewater systems. Funded through a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service, the program performs the following support for water and wastewater systems:
If your system could benefit from a no-cost energy efficiency assessment, please contact Natalie Narron, NCRWA’s Energy Efficiency Specialist, by email at natalienarron@ncrwa.org or by telephone/text at (336) 867-0741. For more information on energy efficiency efforts nationwide, please visit our National Rural Water site.
- Energy assessments
- Recommends energy efficient practices and technologies and provides support in achieving recommendations
- Energy usage technical support
- Assists with presentations to governing boards
- Accessing financing opportunities to improve energy efficiency
- Training and assistance with energy efficiency project implementation
If your system could benefit from a no-cost energy efficiency assessment, please contact Natalie Narron, NCRWA’s Energy Efficiency Specialist, by email at natalienarron@ncrwa.org or by telephone/text at (336) 867-0741. For more information on energy efficiency efforts nationwide, please visit our National Rural Water site.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Is there a fee to participate in the program?
No! The program is completely free.
Is there any obligation to move forward with the energy efficiency rec ommendations?
No! The final product of the energy efficiency assessment will be a report summarizing findings. It is completely up to the system to determine if they would like to move forward with any of the recommendations. We of course encourage you to consider them, but there is no obligation whatsoever to take action on the recommendations.
Does my system qualify for the program?
The program is available to water and/or wastewater systems serving a population of 10,000 or less. All county systems are eligible regardless of population, as are systems that are eligible for USDA funding. If you are unsure if your system is eligible, please contact our Energy Efficiency Specialist.
What type of information do you need from the system in order to participate?
The most important information needed is the most recent 12 months of electric bills (and natural gas/propane, if applicable). Additionally, motor/pump inventory detailing age, HP, run times, etc, as well as average & permitted daily flow information is needed. More information will be requested/discussed as-needed based on the system’s unique needs and processes.
How long does all of this take?
The on-site energy assessment itself usually takes approximately 1-2 hours to complete, depending on the size & complexity of the facility/facilities. From the start of collecting data to the completion of the report summarizing findings, the process takes roughly 3-4 weeks to complete.
Is there a fee to participate in the program?
No! The program is completely free.
Is there any obligation to move forward with the energy efficiency rec ommendations?
No! The final product of the energy efficiency assessment will be a report summarizing findings. It is completely up to the system to determine if they would like to move forward with any of the recommendations. We of course encourage you to consider them, but there is no obligation whatsoever to take action on the recommendations.
Does my system qualify for the program?
The program is available to water and/or wastewater systems serving a population of 10,000 or less. All county systems are eligible regardless of population, as are systems that are eligible for USDA funding. If you are unsure if your system is eligible, please contact our Energy Efficiency Specialist.
What type of information do you need from the system in order to participate?
The most important information needed is the most recent 12 months of electric bills (and natural gas/propane, if applicable). Additionally, motor/pump inventory detailing age, HP, run times, etc, as well as average & permitted daily flow information is needed. More information will be requested/discussed as-needed based on the system’s unique needs and processes.
How long does all of this take?
The on-site energy assessment itself usually takes approximately 1-2 hours to complete, depending on the size & complexity of the facility/facilities. From the start of collecting data to the completion of the report summarizing findings, the process takes roughly 3-4 weeks to complete.
Meet our Energy Efficiency Technical Assistance Specialist
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