Research Analyst
Research Analyst

Biography

Susan Loper is a Senior Research Analyst specializing in water efficiency and resilience across federal facilities. As co-lead for the Federal Energy Management Program’s Water Program, Susan has developed numerous water resources and tools, including the Water Evaluation Tools and alternative water resources and mapping tools. She supports a range of federal initiatives, notably the Army’s Annual Energy Performance, Resilience, and Readiness report, by providing analytical and programmatic support. Susan also contributes to the development of Comprehensive Energy and Water Evaluations and Installation Energy and Water Plans, with a focus on building water demand and water/wastewater infrastructure. Additionally, she serves as Water Program Coordinator for the Army Reserve’s Energy and Water Branch, advancing water resilience efforts.

Research Interests

  • Water Efficiency
  • Assessment and Modeling of Building Water Use
  • Building and Installation Water Resilience
  • Comprehensive Water Evaluations
  • Alternative Water Sources

Education

  • B.S. Biology, Boise State University, 1992

Publications

2024

  • Loper S.A., S.A. Zimmerman, K. Stoughton, B.C. Pamintuan, and E.M. Kilgannon. 2024. "Geographic Information System Mapping Tool for Rainwater Harvesting in the United States." Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management 150, no. 5:Art. No. 04024012. PNNL-SA-184288. doi:10.1061/JWRMD5.WRENG-6236

2023

2021

  • Yonkofski C., G.D. Tartakovsky, Y. Feng, S.A. Loper, T.A. Yoder, and A.E. Solana. 2021. "Redefining Net-Zero Water for Resilient Aquifers." Journal AWWA 113, no. 3:52-64. PNNL-SA-155669. doi:10.1002/awwa.1691

2020