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Solutions - Energy
The residents of Stalowa Wola, Poland, are enjoying a cleaner environment now that biomass has replaced coal to fuel their power plant. We designed and oversaw the environmental impact to retrofit this plant with more efficient, environmentally friendly technology to burn biomass, a pure and renewable fuel source.
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Energy
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Solutions - Energy
Geothermal power plants tap the Earth’s natural heat to supply heating and electricity. We assisted Axpo AG, a leading Swiss energy company, to assess economic, technical, and legal considerations of geothermal technology in southern Germany.
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Energy
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Solutions - Energy
Offering flexibility and optimal advantages for the Gold Bar WWTP and the surrounding community, the biogas master plan integrates boiler operation and cogeneration, as well as biomethane and vehicle fuel generation.
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Energy, Water, North America, Government, Integrated Resources Management
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Solutions - Energy
Hillsborough County’s expanded waste-to-energy facility reduces greenhouse gases, cuts landfill waste by 90 percent, and generates enough electricity to power thousands of residential homes and the adjacent wastewater treatment plant.
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Environment, Energy, North America, United States
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Solutions - Energy
Wind power is gaining ground as a renewable energy source in Poland. In Orla, we are partnering to assess environmental impacts, identify potential opportunities, and obtain the necessary permits to build a successful wind farm.
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Energy, Europe, Poland, Government
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Solutions - Energy
Adding fat, oil and grease to anaerobic digestion at Riverside’s regional water quality control plant increases methane gas production for beneficial reuse and reduces the amount of solid waste conveyed to landfills.
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Energy, Water, United States, North America, Government
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Solutions - Energy
Columbia Boulevard’s new cogeneration facilities—which provide 1.7 megawatts of power—center on two 850-kilowatt internal combustion engine generators, equipped with the latest in lean-burn technology. Since startup of the new facilities, the plant has purchased approximately 40 percent less power than in previous years.
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Energy, Water, North America, United States, Government
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Solutions - Energy
To meet new federal renewable energy objectives—as well as limit environmental impacts, reduce demand on energy systems, decrease operations and maintenance costs, and increase the reliability of power systems—we are working to pilot test a food waste anaerobic digestion system for the Air Force Academy.
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Energy, Federal Government, North America, United States
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Solutions - Energy
Combined heat and power creates heat and electricity at one source and boasts a nearly 85-percent efficiency rate. To efficiently meet energy needs and save money, we have been putting CHP projects in place throughout Poland.
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Energy, Europe, Poland, Government
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Solutions - Energy
The system will capture heat from wastewater treatment plant effluent to heat a hot water loop system. The heated water will travel through insulated, shallow, underground pipes to melt snow on busy sidewalks—saving town resources and ensuring the safety of residents and visitors.
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Energy, Water, United States, North America, Government
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Solutions - Energy
A top priority for R+V—the first company in Wiesbaden to use geothermal energy—was to find an alternative to traditional temperature regulation and be independent from rising energy costs. We partnered with the company to optimize the performance of its new geothermal system.
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Energy, Europe, Germany, Business + Industry, Geotechnical
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Solutions - Transportation
The Butler Transit Authority responded to growing traffic challenges by designing an intermodal transit center to increase mobility options for its residents. Located on a brownfield site, the center creates modern solutions out of the county’s industrial history while improving sustainability.
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Transportation, Energy, North America, United States, Government
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Smart Energy
In our quarterly "Smart Energy. Powerful Future." web series, Currents, our specialists will provide insight on the latest news in sustainable energy around the world. In each issue we will highlight trending topics and provide useful analysis on energy efficiency, the water + energy nexus, the latest developments in technology, green building and energy conservation.
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Energy, Business + Industry, Government, Sustainability, Smart Energy
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Solutions - Energy
Macquarie University in Sydney is applying CDM Smith's urban systems modeling process, which has the capacity to link urban development with a range of sustainability options and outcomes, allowing for better decision making in urban design and development.
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Asia/Pacific, Energy, Sustainability, Smart Energy
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people + progress magazine
CDM Smith specialists in engineering, community planning and energy management share insights on energy strategies for cities and communities to help reduce energy use and lower costs.
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Smart Energy, Energy, Facilities, Integrated Resources Management
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Solutions - Energy
CDM Smith helped the city of Jacksonville, Florida, USA, become more energy efficient and reduce its carbon footprint.
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Energy, Government, North America, United States, Smart Energy
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Solutions - Energy
CDM Smith partnered with the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority to upgrade the Blue Plains advanced wastewater treatment plant. It will be the largest plant in the world to use Cambi technology, and the first in the United States.
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Energy, Environment, North America, Sustainability, Water, Smart Energy
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Smart Energy
In this issue, our specialists discuss the path to renewables, adapting our infrastructure to the changing energy landscape, and protecting the environment as we recover resources.
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Business + Industry, Environment, Smart Energy, Energy
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Smart Energy
In this issue, our specialists discuss quantifying energy and cost savings and lowering energy use by up to 30 percent through systems management; using EPA's energy self-assessment tool can help water facilities lower costs; and taking advantage of solar energy incentives before the expire.
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Energy, Business + Industry, Smart Energy, Government, Sustainability
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people + progress magazine
New York's Catskill-Delaware ultraviolet disinfection facility for drinking water is the largest of its kind in the world, providing water for 9 million residents in New York City and beyond.
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3D/4D Design, Energy, Facilities, Government, North America, Sustainability, United States, Water
