Tackling Rising Energy Costs

Within the water treatment industry, aeration processes consume the most energy. However, costs for electricity are continuing to rise, even for large customers that are accustomed to negotiating lower than average prices. Reviewing current processes and taking advantage of some modern technology are just two ways to potentially reduce running costs.

Any project involving capital expenditure (CAPEX) needs to include a calculation for the return on investment (ROI). This helps the decision makers to make informed choices when deciding on the best ways of spending the budget during the financial year. Now, with rapidly rising energy costs, the ROI for any project that reduces power consumption will be significantly shorter than in the past, giving it a much better chance of approval.

Read about some ways to cut operational costs and get your investment back faster.