Energy and Water Management:
Innovating for Impact
Innovation powered by resource optimization. We deploy data-driven energy and water strategies that transform utility consumption into competitive advantage. This practical approach delivers immediate, measurable returns by dramatically cutting costs, reducing GHG emissions, and building resilience for profitable, sustainable growth.
Solutions & Deliverables
Energy Analysis – Identify opportunities to reduce operational costs through efficiency improvements.
Electricity Demand & Load Profile Optimization – Optimize consumption patterns to lower peak demand and improve grid performance.
Renewable Energy Portfolio Management – Develop and manage strategies for expanding and maintaining renewable energy systems.
Water Baselines, Audits & Recommendations – Establish usage benchmarks and provide actionable insights for conservation.
Process-Level Water Use Review – Analyze water consumption by application to propose targeted efficiency measures.
Alternative Water Reuse & Wastewater Treatment Review – Assess and recommend sustainable reuse and treatment options.
Energy & Water Efficiency Projects
California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance (CSWA) DIY Energy Audit Tool
Created a user-friendly, DIY Energy Audit tool that transforms how wineries approach energy management. This unique resource gives users the capability to immediately benchmark performance and pinpoint specific energy-saving opportunities, establishing a clear path to reduce operating costs and deepen commitment to sustainable practices.
Mitigating Water Scarcity Risk: Portfolio-Wide Vintner Strategy
Executed a comprehensive water stewardship audit across a multi-site portfolio of four wineries and associated vineyards. We leveraged granular data analytics to pinpoint critical consumption hotspots and quantify portfolio-wide water risk. The resulting deliverable provided actionable, high-impact conservation strategies designed to drastically reduce water dependency and strengthen climate resilience.
Dairy Water Treatment Process Optimization
Assessed water quality and consumption optimization for a leading dairy processor. We conducted a rigorous analysis of water treatment systems, boiler/cooling tower operations, and cleaning-in-place (CIP) processes to pinpoint points of inefficiency and contamination risk. Our analysis mapped the entire water lifecycle, from intake to final effluent discharge, identifying opportunities to recover process water and minimize BOD/COD load. This strategic engagement provided a financially modeled roadmap for treatment upgrades that significantly cut discharge fees, ensured strict environmental compliance, and reduced overall water sourcing costs.
Smart Irrigation Solutions for Sustainable Wine Regions
Developed a water conservation toolkit for an international wine region, delivering site-specific irrigation schedules and technologies. The solution helped growers cut water use, maintain grape quality, and quantify financial benefits of conservation.