WOP: Aguas del Norte - CAESB 1st stage
The first memorandum of understanding signed in 2010 formalised IDB's commitment to providing funds to put the partnership on track. According to this agreement, the primary objective of the partnership during this period was to support Aguas del Norte in developing its energy efficiency plan (e.g. including resource optimisation and autonomous energy production). The reduction and treatment of algae blooms in surface water sources as well as the disposal of wastewater treatment residue were also on the agenda. Period of implementation 2010–2012.
GENERAL WOP INFORMATION
April 01, 2010 - April 01, 2012
Was the code of conduct followed?
Did the operators sign a formal partnership agreement?
Yes
WOPs facilitator
WOP-LAC
PARTNERS AND THEIR INPUTS
SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS
Other supporting organizations
IDB (InterAmerican Development Bank)
THEMES AND OBJECTIVES
Themes
Energy efficiency
WOPS ACTIVITIES
What types of activities were carried out to help develop operator capacity?
Site visits
RESULTS
Describe the overall results
Improved stock management and integration of new technology, including speed variation pumping for wastewater in three plants, automation pilot system (SCADA) and remote control. Renegotiation of 450 energy supply contracts to reduce penalties/costs and adapt tariffs leading to more than US$100,000 in savings.