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Energy Fact SheetsBiogas Production & Anaerobic Digestion Using sludge from wastewater treatment plants can generate energy using anaerobic digestion that provides both heat and electricity. Hydropower: Using Water Resources to Create Energy Hydropower is the use of energy in flowing water to power systems such as mills for grinding or tooling or spinning a turbine/generator system to produce an electrical current. Geothermal Integration & Wells Ground source heat pump systems are a relatively new technology that uses the ambient temperature of the earth to heat and cool. Massachusetts Waterways & Renewable Energy Many renewable energy projects, including wind, solar, and projects relying on wave, currents or tidal action are currently being proposed in and near the Commonwealth's waterways. Because these projects may require a Chapter 91 license, this fact sheet provides an overview of how some kinds of renewable energy proposals fit the public waterfront licensing requirements and how the facilities can be permitted in these areas. Sustainable Water Resources "Keeping Water Local" emphasizes innovative water supply, wastewater, and stormwater techniques to help maintain the natural hydrologic balance in a watershed by reducing water withdrawals and increasing water recharge. |
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