Clean Energy from Dirty Water: Wastewater Energy Transfer (WET) System Showcase

New York City's clean energy goals require deep energy retrofits and innovative technologies for compliance. Wastewater energy transfer (WET) systems, which extract thermal energy from wastewater for reuse in building systems, are one technology that is scalable for many building systems. Our discussion will utilize a real project in New York City to discuss building candidates, the benefits and challenges of design and implementation, and the difficulties encountered in planning and installing a real system.

Session Chair(s): 

Event Time: 

Thursday, October 24, 2024 - 10:30am to 11:30am

Room / Location: 

The Hub

CEU Information: 

Approved for 1 credit hour toward AIA (LU), BOC, GBCI (ID+C), NAHB, NARI, Phius, and RESNET certification.

Learning Objectives:

  • Describe WET technology, its benefits, and its role in meeting green energy goals
  • Identify and screen potential sites to identify the best building candidates for WET technology
  • Implement strategies to engage all needed stakeholders and effectively manage the difficulties of project implementation and coordination
  • Leverage WET technology to assist in compliance with NYC Local Law 97

Session ID: 

NYC24-113