Better Plants partners can work with DOE through the Water Savings Network to track water use intensity improvements and share successful strategies and solutions. Reducing water use can result in lower operating costs, a more reliable water supply, and improved water quality. Since energy is required to heat, cool, transport, and treat water, saving water saves energy. Join a network of peers working to sustain and expand their water savings progress.
Register Now for the Better Plants Industrial Water Reuse Webinar Series
Join the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and leading organizations for an interactive webinar series designed to explore the evolving landscape of industrial water reuse. This series will equip you with actionable frameworks to reduce freshwater footprints, lower operating costs, and navigate complex project economics. Details for webinars in Sections 2 and 3 will be released as speakers are finalized.
Recently Completed Webinars
Mapping Your Path Toward Water Reuse
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 I 1 - 2 p.m. ET
In this webinar, experts walked through their methodologies, explained how they work with client facilities, and presented case studies of water use assessment and optimization.
Seven Guidelines for Industrial Water Reuse
Wednesday, August 26, 2026 I 1 - 2 p.m. ET
In this webinar, experts reviewed the seven guidelines for industrial water reuse and engaged in a lively and interactive discussion.
FEATURED SOLUTIONS
Water Assessment Tool
The Water Assessment module in the MEASUR Tool helps develop a facility water flow diagram and perform a water balance. It also determines the true cost of water at the individual system level, helping evaluate opportunities for cost savings through reduced water consumption.
Water Management Strategies
This guidance document features insights from leading manufacturers on developing new, or improving existing, corporate water management programs.
Join the Water Savings Network
Partners across the commercial, public, industrial, and multifamily sectors are working with DOE to share successful water reduction strategies, network with peers, receive technical assistance, and more.
Additional Water Resources
In addition to partner solutions, the Better Buildings & Better Plants Initiative offer a variety of other resources to help partners achieve their water reduction goals. Click the links below to explore additional solutions, presentations, tools, and resources.
Water Reduction Tipsheet #1: Replace Once-Through Cooling with Evaporative or Dry Cooling Towers
Water Reduction Tipsheet #2: Elimination of Leaks at Facilities
Water Reduction Tipsheet #3: Increase Cycles of Concentration in Evaporative Cooling Towers
Water Reduction Tipsheet #4: Treat and Reuse Process Water
Explore The Water Technology Focus Area Page
Click here to view all resources from the Water Savings Network