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Retrofitting the Stalowa Wola Power Plant in Poland
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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Digging Deep for a Sound Evaluating a Deep Geothermal Energy Investment in Germany
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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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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Heating and Cooling with Geothermal 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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Innovative Upgrades for WWTP Efficiency
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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Wastewater Treatment Plant Conserves Energy, Saves Money
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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Wind Farms Create a Source of Renewable Energy in Poland
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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Integrated Energy Strategy Fuels Edmonton WWTP
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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Poland Yields Multiple Benefits from Combined Heat and Power
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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Hot Water Loop System Melts Snow in Popular Ski Destination
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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Creating Renewable Energy at the U.S. Air Force Academy
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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Designing Butler County’s Intermodal Transit Center
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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Dual achievements underscore the firm’s commitment to sustainability
The CDM Smith world headquarters has earned LEED® Gold and EPA ENERGY STAR dual certifications, recognizing the energy, lighting, water and material use improvements that benefit building occupants and the broader community.
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Facilities, Energy, Sustainability, North America, United States
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Environmental sustainability and design projects recognized by the American Academy of Environmental Engineers
Three CDM Smith projects have received Excellence in Environmental Engineering Honor Awards in environmental sustainability and design from the American Academy of Environmental Engineers.
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Energy, Facilities, Sustainability, United States, North America
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Facility will introduce Cambi Thermal Hydrolysis Process to U.S.
CDM Smith and PC Construction Company have been approved for the award of a design-build contract to upgrade the biosolids management system at the Blue Plains advanced wastewater treatment plant for DCWASA.
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Design-Build, Energy, Water, Government, North America, United States
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Industrial Outlook
This issue of Industrial Outlook examines recent industrial byproduct safety incidents that have sparked global debate about coal combustion product impoundment regulation.
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Business + Industry, Emergency Response, Environment, Energy
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First-of-its-kind process water recovery system underscores sustainability commitment.
The Clean Water America Alliance has awarded PepsiCo Frito-Lay a 2012 U.S. Water Prize for its Casa Grande, Arizona, USA snack food manufacturing facility. Thanks to an innovative process water reuse system and alternative energy, the facility runs almost entirely on renewable energy and recycled water while producing nearly zero waste—something the company refers to as “Near Net Zero.”
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3D/4D Design, Business + Industry, Design-Build, Energy, Facilities, Membranes, North America, Sustainability, United States, Water Reuse
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Congress Will Explore the Topics of Resilient and Sustainable Cities
CDM Smith is a Supporting Sponsor of the International Water Association’s World Congress on Water, Climate and Energy, from May 13 to 18, 2012, in Dublin, Ireland.
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Business + Industry, Energy, Environment, Europe, Government, Water
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Established environmental consultancy extends CDM Smith’s services in Australia
CDM Smith has acquired E3 Consulting Australia Pty Ltd, an established environmental science and engineering consultancy with offices in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney, Australia. E3 specializes in environmental assessments, remediation, sustainability and coastal and water resources management for industry and government.
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Business + Industry, Energy, Environment, Facilities, Government, North America, Transportation, Water, Asia/Pacific
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U.S. Grant Program Aims to Protect Environment, Create Jobs
The U.S. Department of Energy is hoping that the $2.7 billion EECBG program will be enough to jump-start energy-efficiency projects across the U.S. Part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, the program allocates nearly $3 billion in grants intended to help increase energy efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and create jobs.
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Energy, Federal Government, Government, United States, North America, Sustainability
