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AND/OR

PATH 2. ENERGY AUDIT (1 POINT)

Conduct a detailed on-site energy audit to evaluate the existing infrastructure and operational

practices and identify opportunities for energy use reduction in water and wastewater systems.

The audit report must have been issued within the last five years.

Include measurements and analysis of pumps and pumping systems, electrical systems, and

electric drives to assess losses and the potential for energy efficiency improvement. Account for

50% of the processed flow capacity of the water and wastewater systems.

AND/OR

PATH 3. OPTIMIZED ENERGY PERFORMANCE (2–3 POINTS)

Demonstrate reduction in the energy intensity or carbon emission intensity (energy use or carbon

emissions per unit volume of processed/treated water) of water and wastewater systems,

including water supply pumping, treatment, distribution, and wastewater pumping and treatment,

from a user-defined baseline year. The selected baseline year must fall within last 10 years.

For carbon emissions, optionally include emissions associated with methane leaks and flaring.

Energy consumption from water-monitoring systems can be excluded from calculations.

Points are awarded per Table 1.

Table 1. Points for Water and Wastewater Systems

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Reduction (%)	Points
≥5 to <10	2
≥10	3