Wastewater Treatment Facility Odor Control

In a continuing effort to support a more sustainable Commonwealth, $8.1 million in grants, through the Gap Energy Grant Program,  were announced  to help water facilities, non-profits and small businesses reduce energy use, increase energy efficiency, and generate renewable energy.

The City of Haverhill was awarded a $26,484 state Gap grant, which was combined with a matching National Grid incentives for energy efficiency to complete the installation of two Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) on the odor control fan motors at the South Mill Street Pump Station and the Wastewater Treatment Plant.  Also, interior and exterior lighting upgrades were completed at the Mill Street Pump Station. By reducing the electricity usage by 127,444 kilowatt hours, the city is saving approximately $31,861 annually. 

City of Haverhill:   Wastewater Treatment Plant and South Street Pump Station
Project: Installation of Variable Frequency Drives and lighting upgrades

Total Project Costs:                                                         $91,884                                            

Less: Gap II Grant Award:             $26,484
National Grid Incentive:              *$49,706
*Includes $15,694 Efficiency incentive & $48,099 On-Bill Repayment

            Subtotal:                                                              $76,190 

City of Haverhill (cost share amount):                    $15,694

Annual Cost Savings:                                                      $31,861

Annual Electricity Savings:                                           127,444 kWh