- Hydropower turbine installed to beaverton’s Sexton Mountain Pump Station.
- Project plans will release annually 426MWh of renewable energy
- The project will offset 27 % of the pump station’s energy usage as well as saving on energy cost
- Part Funding from Energy Trust of Oregon exemplifies the power of community.
Newly renovated, the City of Beaverton, Oregon, has revitalized its Sexton Mountain Pump Station to include a hydropower turbine, which represents a major component in the course of non-carbon energy sources for its water supply system. This is the part of climate action strategy that involves emission reduction besides increasing energy efficiency.
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It is estimated that the newly installed hydropower turbine will generate 426MWh of renewable energy annually and covers about 27% of the total energy consumption in the pump station. The undertaking not only serves to fulfill the interest in sustainability and environmental stewardship of the city but serves the greater needs of the entire community.
Mayor Beaty explained the importance of sustainability embedded in the operations of the city by saying, “Sustainability is a core priority for our city, and we believe it must be woven into every aspect of our operations.” In her view, such projects will not only reduce carbon emissions but also take care of the financial sustainability of the city.
The $450,000 project was heavily financed by the Energy Trust of Oregon, which covered half the expense of the renovations and helped to assist with engineering and analysis. Beaverton, “When cities make investments and reach their climate goals, we all win,” said Dave Moldal, senior program manager at the Energy Trust of Oregon. This hydropower project will cut a big difference in cutting costs and offsetting energy use, and we hope other cities follow Beaverton’s lead.
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Upgrade of Sexton Mountain Pump Station Forms Part of Series of Infrastructure Improvement Projects on Enhancements of Water Delivery and Fire Protection with Minimized Emission Among Its Initiatives. Beaverton will update its Climate Action Plan next year as new opportunities for renewable energy and resilience against climate change open up.
The installation of hydropower in Beaverton’s drinking water systems has demonstrated that the city is committed to such sustainable practices and innovation. Great energy savings and environmental benefits made the whole project support the climate goals of Beaverton and set precedents within other cities.
