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Water and Wastewater Energy Efficiency Training Program | NC DEQ Enhance your water and wastewater facility’s energy efficiency with the no-cost Water and Wastewater Energy Efficiency (WWEE) Training Program! The WWEE Training Program is offered by the NC DEQ’s State Energy Office and Division of Water Infrastructure .
This expert-led program equips personnel with essential energy management strategies, cost-saving techniques, and practical energy conservation measures. Attendees will gain practical insights into optimizing energy consumption, improving reliability, and ensuring long-term success.
With multiple locations and dates available, plus six (6) professional development hours (PDHs), this is a must-attend opportunity for water and wastewater professionals dedicated to improving operations and reducing costs. 2026 program dates (attend 1, 2, or 3 days): Class #4: Statesville, NC (May 19-21, 2026) Class #5: Hendersonville, NC (June 23-25, 2026) Class #6: Central to Eastern NC (Sept.
22-24, 2026, Location TBD Secure your spot today and bring your colleagues and neighboring utilities. Interested but unable to attend the scheduled courses? Additional sessions will be scheduled!
Program Concept and Overview The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s State Energy Office (SEO) and Division of Water Infrastructure (DWI) are partnering to offer a no-cost energy efficiency training program for NC water and wastewater facilities and personnel. The program will be taught by industry experts in conjunction with our contracted training provider, the Institute of Energy Professionals (IEP).
The goals of the program are: to introduce water and wastewater personnel to basic concepts of energy management principles (i.e., energy bills, demand, rates, calculations, metrics, basic energy conservation measures or ECMs); to focus on energy efficiency opportunities specific to water and/or wastewater treatment plants (i.e., motors/VFDs, process improvements, aeration, etc.); to emphasize that energy is only one of many challenges a small, rural water and wastewater operator faces; and to highlight the importance of the ability of any ECM to reduce expenditures (that can otherwise be used for operations), improve reliability and productivity, and potentially increase compliance.
The program will emphasize both identification and implementation of ECMs unique to each participating system. While the training is designed to identify energy efficiency opportunities for each attendee’s system, it is ultimately intended to empower attendees with the knowledge needed to continually find and implement opportunities for improved energy efficiency at their systems long after the training has concluded.
Electric rates—how they are structured and how to optimize their application. Proven methodologies and strategies for developing a successful sustainable energy management program for your facility. Energy conversion factors, formulas, and how to apply them in analyzing system consumption, costs, and projecting savings for energy initiatives.
Approaches and techniques for analyzing energy consumption data and identifying savings opportunities, as well as techniques for securing needed consumption information. Practical and implementable energy conservation measures. Logistics and Program Details Multiple program dates and locations to choose from.
Student can choose one, two, or all three days of instruction (see below). In-person instruction ONLY (no virtual attendance). Lunch and light refreshments will be provided.
Each cohort is limited to 20-30 students (depending on classroom size). Be sure to register as soon as possible to reserve your spot. Class Format Update for 2026 Students may choose to register for one (1), two (2), or three (3) the days of the course.
Topics for each day are listed below: Registration and sign-in 8:00-8:30 each day. Lunch and light refreshments included each day. Day 1: Energy Efficiency & Management 101 (Tuesday, 8:30a.
m. -3:00p. m.)
Description: A crash course in what a water or wastewater professional should know about energy efficiency and energy management. energy conservation opportunities, application considerations, and basic strategic energy planning.
6 PDHs: Day 1 course (only) is approved for 6 Professional Development Hours (PDHs) from IEP for drinking water and wastewater operators continuing education requirements (DW PGH Course ID# 260032; WW CE Course ID# CE01282501). Day 2: Energy Management Deep Dive (Wednesday, 8:30a. m.
-3:00p. m.) Description: A deeper dive into energy for the student looking to take the next steps in their energy management journey.
advanced electric rates and calculations, additional energy conservation opportunities, energy conversion factors/formulas/calculations, and metrics/data/benchmarking. Day 3: WWTP Applied Workshop (Thursday, 8:30a. m.
-1:00p. m.) Description: An applied workshop at the host WWTP, where classroom discussions turn into real-world examples and applications.
their current best practices, and how to make changes at your own WWTP. Recommended attendees are those part of, or interested in assisting, small and/or distressed water and wastewater systems, including: Water and/or wastewater professionals, Operators, ORCs, and managers, Local electricity or utility professionals, and State or local government personnel.
Interested attendees are encouraged to bring multiple participants from their facility , and/or invite colleagues from surrounding facilities to create a framework for long-term success. NOTE : The program will be focused on smaller water and wastewater systems, but it is not a requirement for attending.
Continuing Education Details 6 Professional Development Hours (PDHs) from IEP Please include your drinking water and/or wastewater operator certification number(s) during registration. Approved NC Drinking Water PGH Course ID# 260032(6 hours) Approved NC Wastewater CE Course ID# CE01282501 (6 hours) Professional Engineers may use the PDHs towards their continuing education credits at their discretion.
Program Dates and Offerings Pre-registration for the courses below is required! Each attendee must submit a registration. Register for a FREE WWEE Training course Class #4: Statesville, NC (May 19-21, 2026) Dates: Tues.
-Thurs. , May 19, 20 and 21, 2026 Daily Sign-in: 8:00-8:30 a. m.
Training Times: Tues. -Wed. , 8:30 a.
m. - 3:00 p. m.
and Thurs. , 8:30a. m.
- 1:00 p. m. Location: Statesville Fourth Creek WWTP, 693 Bell Farm Road, Statesville, NC 28625 Last date to register: Fri.
, May 15, 2026 Lunch and light refreshments included Class #5: Hendersonville, NC (June 23-25, 2026) Dates: Tues. -Thurs. , June 23, 24 and 25, 2026 Daily Sign-in: 8:00-8:30 a.
m. Training Times: Tues. -Wed.
, 8:30 a. m. -3:00 p.
m. and Thurs. , 8:30 a.
m. -1:00 p. m.
Location: Hendersonville Operations Center, 305 Williams St, Hendersonville, NC 28792 Last date to register: Fri. , June 19, 2026 Lunch and light refreshments included Class #6: Central to Eastern NC (Sept. 22-24, 2026, Location TBD) Dates: Tues.
-Thurs. , September 22, 23 and 24, 2026 Daily Sign-in: 8:00-8:30 a. m.
Training Times: Tues. -Wed. , 8:30 a.
m. -3:00 p. m.
and Thurs. , 8:30A-1:00P Last date to register: Fri. , Sept.
18, 2026 Lunch and light refreshments included We're looking forward to a WWEE course in Central to Eastern NC and want to hear from you! If this is of interest, please register to receive the latest details as logistics firm up.
Class #1 : Greenville (April 1, 8 and 15, 2025) at Greenville Utility Commission’s WWTP, 240 Aqua Lane Class #2 : Sanford (June 10, 17 and 24, 2025) at Sanford Water Reclamation Facility, 5327 Iron Furnace Road Class #3 : Wallace (Sept. 16, 23 and 30, 2025) at Wallace Public Works, 838 Old Wilmington Road Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions Do I have to attend all three days? Can I attend just Day 1?
Can I attend Day 1 and 3? While students are encouraged to attend all three days, we realize some facilities don’t have the staffing to cover while students are away. Therefore, students may attend any number of days.
Is there a cost to attend this training? No, this program is provided at no cost for all attendees. I am interested but cannot attend the sessions listed.
When will additional sessions be released? Who should attend this program? Managers and/or operators of wastewater treatment plants, particularly from systems designated as distressed, who are interested in learning more about how energy efficiency can save their system money through low and even no-cost adjustments are encouraged to attend.
(See ‘Who Should Attend?) Yes, and light refreshments during the breaks! I am interested in learning more.
Where do I go for more information? Register for a FREE 3-session Water and Wastewater Energy Efficiency Training course Pre-registration is required! Each attendee must submit a registration.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Local governments, businesses, and non-profit organizations in North Carolina. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Free Training Program: Water and Wastewater Energy Efficiency Training Program is funded by North Carolina State Energy Office. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in North Carolina. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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