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Avaler+ Assessment of energy efficiency of urban water systems

Thematic Area
Water and Cities
Location
Lisbon
Application Areas
Water Services
Scope
R&D

Entity

Description

Develop a comprehensive and straightforward application framework for assessing energy performance in drinking water supply systems, wastewater and rainwater systems. This framework will support  utilities in decision-making and monitoring the impact of energy efficiency measures.
http://avaler.lnec.pt/ 

(2018-2021)

Objectives

  • Establish a reference framework for assessing energy performance in urban water services

Results

An urban water services energy baseline and greater knowledge about energy consumption drivers in the various stages of the urban cycle
A clear and comprehensive energy performance assessment system for diagnosis and decision making
An action plan for the improvement of energy efficiency tested in several water utilities EG
Energy efficiency measures implemented at the participating utilities, with impact monitoring