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RFPs: Smart and Connected Energy Management

Deadline: 7-May-25

The Water Research Foundation (WRF) is seeking proposals for the Smart and Connected Energy Management project.

Project Objectives
  • Develop a comprehensive understanding of the current state of smart and connected energy management in water and wastewater utilities.
  • Recommend tools and guidance for implementing smart water networks to reduce waste and improve overall energy efficiency.
Funding Information
  • Applicants may request up to $150,000 in WRF funds for this project.
  • The anticipated period of performance for this project is 18 months from the contract start date.
Research Approach 
  • The proposed research approach would involve the following:
    • Conduct a detailed literature review to identify best practices and gaps in this subject.
    • Survey utilities of different sizes and water/wastewater treatment types to collect information, best practices, and challenges related to implementing smart energy programs.
    • Identify process and component energy wastes or excesses within water and wastewater operations and distributions that would be informed by smart water networks by in-depth case studies, network analysis, or other approaches.
    • Develop a guidance manual of best practices for implementing smart water utility network technology and analysis approaches. The guidance manual should include:
    • Recommendations on what components should or should not be included based on size and/or frequency of use.
    • How to establish a baseline for quantifying the effectiveness of smart and connected energy management initiatives.
Expected Deliverables 
  • Possible deliverables could include:
    • Literature review synthesis document
    • Summary of survey results
    • Final research report
    • Utility-facing guidance document, including recommendations on equipment inclusion and guidance for establishing baseline energy usage
    • Webcasts and conference presentations
    • Open access journal article
Eligibility Criteria
  • Proposals will be accepted from both U.S.-based and non-U.S.-based entities, including educational institutions, research organizations, governmental agencies, and consultants or other for-profit entities.

For more information, visit WRF.