Jun 25, 2024 | Priyanka Anandampillai

SCWC Webinar: Flowing Toward the Future

On June 25, Scale's Shea Hughes joined the Southern California Water Coalition (SCWC) as a speaker on their webinar discussing the need for clean resilience among water utilities. See below for details on the webinar, and watch the video here

Webinar Topic: Flowing Toward the Future: Water’s Role in Decarbonizing Southern California’s Electrical Grid
 
About the Webinar: In this session, we will delve into the critical role that water management plays in supporting and advancing the decarbonization of our electrical grid. As the urgency to address climate change grows, understanding the intersection of water and energy becomes increasingly vital. This webinar will provide insights into innovative strategies and technologies that leverage water resources to create a more sustainable and resilient energy infrastructure.
 
Speakers:
 
Liz Crosson – Sustainability, Resiliency, and Innovation Officer at the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. Liz brings a wealth of experience in sustainability initiatives and will share her vision on how water agencies can contribute to a greener future.
 
Don Bunts – Deputy General Manager at the Santa Margarita Water District. Don’s extensive background in water management will provide a practical perspective on the challenges and opportunities in integrating water and energy solutions.
 
Shea Hughes – Vice President of Business Development at Scale Microgrids. Shea will discuss the latest advancements in microgrid technology and how they can be harnessed to decarbonize the electrical grid through effective water management.
 
In case you missed it, the session was recorded. You can watch the live recording at this link
 
 
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
 
Read our latest blog on why California's water industry has become increasingly concerned with their energy security, and how Scale Microgrid's on-site energy systems at their facilities will enhance their operational resilience, deliver cost savings, and reduce emissions.

For a deep dive into the microgrid Scale Microgrids developed for SMWD at its Chiquita Water Reclamation Plant, check out our new case study here: https://www.scalemicrogrids.com/smwd-case-study