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Cities Use Wastewater Heat Recovery to Cut Energy Use and Emissions
Wastewater heat recovery systems cut emissions by using stable 70 F thermal energy from sewage to heat and cool buildings, with 60% energy from sewage in Vancouver in 2025.
- Sewage pipes at a Denver event center are being used to heat and cool buildings through wastewater heat recovery systems.
- These systems transfer thermal energy from wastewater to clean water loops without mixing the two liquids.
- Experts say wastewater is an untapped, low-cost and widely available energy source that reduces the need for polluting energy sources.
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How sewage can be used to heat and cool buildings
Wastewater flushed down the drain can be used to heat and cool homes and buildings in a sustainable way and climate experts say it's an untapped source of energy due to its stable temperature of approximately 70°F.
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Leaning Left4Leaning Right4Center16Last UpdatedBias Distribution67% Center
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- 67% of the sources are Center
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L 17%
C 67%
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