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Wastewater Energy Transfer Primer

Canadian Water Network (CWN) — May 2026

Wastewater Energy Transfer Primer

As communities across Canada look for cost-effective ways to reduce emissions, Wastewater Energy Transfer (WET) systems offer an opportunity to reduce reliance on carbon intensive energy sources and leverage existing sewage infrastructure. 

This primer explores: 

  1. How WET systems work. 
  2. Canadian and international examples of WET systems. 
  3. Key technical, economic, and policy considerations. 

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