SMART WATER
CLEAN ENERGY
BETTER WORLD
We help you turn water into energy.
Then, you turn it into revenue.
Or power your own utility.
Or power a nearby school or stadium.
All while precisely managing pressure.
Manage Pressure Create Clean Energy
If you use control valves to reduce pressure for potable or wastewater, you could be converting that pressure differential into electricity and revenue. Better pressure management reduces negative impacts to infrastructure, and generating your own energy reduces operating costs – it’s all possible with the HydroXS from InPipe Energy.
The Next Generation of Pressure Control
The HydroXS
Meet the next generation of the In-PRV! Our new HydroXS includes a dashboard that improves pressure management. It’s exactly what water operators want – easy to install and operate and located in a bypass so it’s redundant to operations. Smart control software and commercially-proven hardware make it reliable and cost-effective.
U.S. and International Patents Pending
Successes
InPipe Energy Hits Grand Slam Powering Hillsboro Stadium
Our first installation is still generating electricity to power lighting and EV charging stations at the Hillsboro Stadium while reducing water loss, greenhouse gas, and tax payers’ money – and still maintenance-free! Hear the story in this 3-minute video.
Read the Micro-Hydropower White Paper on this project.
Reducing Energy Costs
at Skagit PUD
Our earlier In-PRV is managing pressure and reducing electricity costs at the Division Street booster pump station in Mt. Vernon, Washington.
“Converting excess water pressure into clean, renewable energy is a win for the environment and our ratepayers. Environmental stewardship is one of our core values and we want to preserve our region’s natural resources. As a public utility, we’re always looking to innovate and create greater efficiencies in the operation of our water system, and the East Division Street micro-hydro project checks all the boxes.”
– George Sidhu, Skagit PUD General Manager.
The New HydroXS
Clean Energy + Pressure Management
IMPROVED PRESSURE MANAGEMENT EXTENDS THE LIFE OF INFRASTRUCTURE
REDUCES NON-REVENUE WATER LOSS
PROVIDES 24/7 DATA FOR INCREASED PLANNING ACCURACY
GENERATES CLEAN, CARBON-FREE ENERGY WHICH CAN BE USED TO OFFSET ENERGY COSTS
HELPS WATER DEPARTMENTS MEET CLIMATE AND SUSTAINABILITY MANDATES
TURNKEY INTEGRATION, MEETS REGULATORY, SAFE WATER AND ELECTRIC UTILITY REQUIREMENTS
Turn a Waste Stream
into a Revenue Stream
InPipe Energy makes it easy for water utilities to accurately manage pressure while efficiently converting wasted pressure into energy that can be used for operations, emergency backup power for net metering, or sale to the electric utilities.
Our Most Valuable Resource
At InPipe Energy, we believe the best way to foster a sustainable water supply is to be ready to mediate the effects of aging infrastructure and grid disruptions. The HydroXS does both. It creates energy on-site while managing pressure, providing grid-independent power as it reduces water loss. We are building resilience into water management.
Pressure Management
The HydroXS provides redundancy for existing valves and gives water managers precise control over the pressure in the pipeline during both high and low-flows – something older control valves don’t provide. The dashboard provides real-time, continuous data on flow, upstream/downstream pressure energy production, and even carbon offsets.
System Longevity
The new level of precision pressure eliminates chatter, vibration and pressure pulses that can lead to leaks and water loss. And because it monitors operations around the clock, maintenance needs are significantly minimized.
Reliability and Safety
The product combines smart control software with commercially-proven hardware that is reliable, cost-effective and readily available. All components – including microturbines, control valves and piping are safe for use in water pipelines.
Energy Savings
Instead of burning off excess pressure through friction like a traditional valve, our HydroXS converts it into electricity that can be used by the water agency, or routed to the grid to help offset rising energy costs and generate revenue.
We Share the Load
In the first steps of our process, our in-house experts do the heavy lifting for you. We conduct the preliminary feasibility report for your chosen site that includes hydraulic analysis, an energy assessment, a carbon offset analysis, and a summary of potential revenue – for free.
An Efficient Process
1
HYDRAULIC, ENERGY, CARBON & REVENUE ANALYSIS
2
FINANCIAL ESTIMATE
3
DESIGN PROPOSAL
4
CONTRACT
5
REGULATORY/ PERMITTING SUBMITTALS
6
INSTALLATION & GRID CONNECTION
The Leadership Team
GREGG SEMLER
Founder and CEO
MICKEY CONNOR
Director of Product Development
Mickey brings over 10 years of experience, having led product development from concept to commercialization. He has worked at startups and Fortune 500 companies, including GE Water. He holds a B.S. from University of Michigan and an MBA from San Diego State University. He is a USPTO patent agent, holds his P.E. license, and has 12 patents filed.
AMY PEARL
Marketing Manager
Amy has extensive experience creating, launching and marketing strategic innovations in corporate, government, NGO, and education organizations. She brings 30+ years of entrepreneurial leadership and management skills to InPipe Energy. She holds a BS from PSU and an MAT from Willamette University.
DAVID FROST
Business Development
David has been commercializing renewable energy technologies for over 20 years, working in a range of roles at renewable energy developers, including PPM Energy, Cycle Power Partners and Energy Unlimited . David earned his BS at Columbia University, holds an MS in Engineering from Stanford University and an MBA from Harvard University.
BILL STEELE
Finance
Bill is a veteran leader and entrepreneur from the renewable energy industry. He formerly served as the director of finance at Lucid Energy where he oversaw the budget, plan and tracking of company resources. He received his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder.
SUSAN PRIDDY
Operations
Susan brings over 20 years of experience in operations, product development, and quality assurance to InPipe Energy. Her technical understanding and common sense attitude enable her to manage projects and installation sites with exceptional results. Susan earned a BS in Engineering Technology from The University of Memphis and an MBA from National University.
REQUEST A COMPLIMENTARY RENEWABLE ENERGY ANALYSIS
Call: 310-906-0783
Connect: info@inpipeenergy.com
HQ in Portland, OR
