net zero energy

Taking in an average of 13 million gallons of sewage per day, the wastewater treatment plant in Gresham, Ore. is one of the city’s largest users of energy. Located near the Columbia River northeast of Portland, the Gresham Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) is a basic secondary activated sludge facility with 20 million gallons/day (mgd) of Read more

The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) said that it will continue to support the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Race to Zero Student Design Competition.  The announcement was made by Tony Radoszewski, president of the trade association that represents all segments of the plastic pipe industry.  He also said that the Director of Engineering for PPI’s Read more

Atlanta — A net zero facility, a historic building, a cheese factory, a residence, a college building and an agriscience farm are being recognized by ASHRAE as innovative buildings. The ASHRAE Technology Awards recognize outstanding achievements by members who have successfully applied innovative building design.  Their designs incorporate ASHRAE standards for effective energy management and Read more