DALLAS, Sept. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The
International Water Association awarded its 2018 Project Innovation
Awards, recognizing VCS Denmark and its Beyond Energy Neutrality
Program, supported by Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC),
as an outstanding example of innovation in the water sector.
The Beyond Energy Neutrality Program, which
earned the silver award in the Performance Improvement and
Operational Solutions category, embraces new approaches to managing
the water-energy nexus. Jacobs began working on the program in 2012
when selected to help transform Odense,
Denmark's, largest wastewater treatment plant – Ejby Mølle –
from a large electrical power consumer to a net producer of
electricity and heat energy capable of serving more than 400,000
people.
The plant achieved energy neutrality in 2013 by leveraging
carbon redirection to reduce process energy consumption while
increasing energy generation from a biogas-driven combined heat
power system. The Ejby Mølle wastewater treatment plant now
generates more than 150 percent of its energy, virtually
eliminating the need for external power from the grid.
"VCS Denmark strives to be a model for incorporating
sustainability principles in its operations," said Jacobs Global
Director of Wastewater Solutions and Vice President Julian Sandino. "Very few treatment facilities
can consider themselves energy self-sufficient, let alone net
energy positive. This award is a tremendous tribute to their
efforts and we are grateful for the opportunity to accompany VCS in
advancing sustainable water resource recovery."
Today, Jacobs continues helping VCS with development of an
ambitious, industry-first demonstration program focused on how an
emerging technology called membrane aerated biofilm reactor might
deliver further energy savings, while reducing greenhouse gas
emissions and requiring a much smaller facility footprint.
In their 12th year, IWA's Project Innovation
Awards recognize and promote excellence and innovation in
water management, research and technology and are given at the
World Water Congress & Exhibition held this year in
Tokyo.
Jacobs leads the global professional services sector delivering
solutions for a more connected, sustainable world. With
$15 billion in fiscal 2017 revenue
when combined with full-year CH2M revenues and a talent force of
more than 77,000, Jacobs provides a full spectrum of services
including scientific, technical, professional and construction- and
program-management for business, industrial, commercial, government
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