Case Study: Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority achieves $600,000 in annual electrical cost savings with SEL power metering

Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority saves $600,000 a year with Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories

The Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority (FKAA), the sole provider of drinking water for the Florida Keys, faced a significant financial challenge. Conservation efforts had reduced water consumption and thus revenue, while infrastructure costs remained high. To avoid raising rates, FKAA needed to cut operational expenses, starting with electrical costs for pumping. However, their facilities had a mix of inaccurate and inoperable power meters, making it impossible to manage energy use effectively. They turned to Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) for a solution using SEL revenue meters.

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories implemented an accurate power metering solution that provided FKAA with the real-time data needed to manage energy costs. Operators could see the financial impact of their decisions, expressed as dollars per 1,000 gallons pumped. This data helped identify inefficiencies and optimize pump usage. With an initial investment of about $60,000, FKAA achieved a remarkable $600,000 in annual electrical cost savings, resulting in an extremely rapid payback and inspiring other departments to follow their example.

Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority (FKAA)