May 15-16, 2012
Latchis Hotel, Brattleboro, VT

YOU are invited to attend a joint NEWEA Energy & Plant Operations Seminar & Tour, May 15-16, 2012 at the Latchis Hotel & Theatre in Brattleboro, VT.

This special joint seminar will feature a facility tour of the Brattleboro, VT Wastewater Treatment Plant on Tuesday, May 15. The tour, led by engineers from Hoyle Tanner Associates, will feature the upgrades currently in construction at the plant with special attention paid to the many new energy features.

The program will continue on Wednesday, May 16, with a morning general session focusing on energy management, renewable energy, and energy efficiency. A keynote presentation will be given by Mr. George Bevington, Gerhardt LLC on the Gloversville-Johnstown, NY wastewater treatment plant's systematic approach to reaching Zero Net Energy. Following lunch, two concurrent technical tracks on topics relevant to both plant operations and energy will be offered. 

Engineers, Operators, Managers, Consultants, Planners, Representatives from local, state and federal agencies and others are encourage to attend.

Online registration is closed.  Download the Program Agenda PDF and register onsite!

Training Contact Hours will be awarded for operator recertification

Gloversville-Johnstown: Systematic Approach for a Net-Zero Facility

Mr. George Bevington, Gerhardt LLC will discuss a ten-year journey by a medium size wastewater facility to go from energy dependence to energy independence.  Energy efficiency measures, facility upgrades, and operational changes evolved during this time period to reach this goal.  In the process, a strong relationship was created between a new wastewater customer creating jobs for the area and an agricultural demand for product from the Northeast. Wastewater treatment facilities should be viewed as an important asset in economic development, and can approach energy neutrality in the process.

Biography - George Bevington

Education: Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY

Mr. Bevington has over 32 years of experience in the environmental field and possesses a NYS Grade 4A Wastewater Operator license.  He served as the Director of the Fulton County Solid Waste Department during the site selection, construction, and initial operation of the Fulton County Landfill and Recycling systems.

For the past 12 years, Mr. Bevington was the Manager of the Gloversville-Johnstown Joint Wastewater Treatment Facility. Responsibilities include management and operation of a 13.1 MGD wastewater treatment facility, laboratory, and Industrial Monitoring program.  Currently Mr. Bevington is employed by Gerhardt LLC providing wastewater consulting services to various facilities including Gloversville-Johnstown.

Mr. Bevington has been affiliated with the New York State Association for Solid Waste Management for over 20 years. Served on the Board of Directors and was elected President of the Association for a two-year term.  He has been an active member of the New York Water Environment Association for the past 12 years, currently serving as Chairman of the Wastewater Facilities Committee.