Operating Great Digesters

Small Utilities Can Achieve Big Visions Too

SWRCB Wastewater: 0.05 CEU

CWEA: .5 Contact Hours

Practice Area: Engineering & Research

This session will provide a roadmap to small utilities to reach energy self sufficiency through the effective use of biogas, on-site renewable energy generation, co-digestion and effective energy procurement strategies

Learner Outcomes:

• Understand the importance of holistic approach that combines biosolids and energy management strategies for reaching energy sufficiency in small utilities.
• Develop a road map for smaller utilities that incorporates effective use of biogas, co digestion, renewable energy generation and energy procurement.
• Recognize the individual impact of co-digestion, biogas beneficial reuse, renewable energy generation overall biosolids and energy management strategies.

Level: Advanced; extensive knowledge of subject matter / senior level staff

Primary Speaker(s)

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  Hersy Enriquez

  Engineer
  Hazen and Sawyer
  San Diego, California

Speaker(s)

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  Steve Wagner

  General Manager
  Goleta Sanitary District
  Goleta, CA

Track Facilitator(s)

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  Patricia Butler

  Chief Engineer
  Santa Margarita Water District
  Rancho Santa Margarita, CA