Abstract:
The current paper aims at the establishment of criteria and performance measures for the
assessment of the effectiveness of energy management processes in water supply systems. The
main objectives that generally motivate the implementation of energy management strategies are
identified, assessment criteria for each objective and the corresponding performance indicators to
be used are recommended. Three new performance indices for evaluating energy efficiency of
systems are proposed and tested, and information provided and advantages and shortcomings of
each indicator are discussed.
