Productivity and Efficiency
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, water efficiency is the smart use of our water resources through water-saving technologies and simple steps. Using water efficiently will help ensure reliable water supplies today and for future generations. Topics addressed in this theme provide insights, lessons, and guidance on how diverse stakeholders are working to improve water management and reduce water use.
Productivity and Efficiency Resources
Solar Water Heating Systems Overview
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials
We are increasingly using renewable energies instead of fossil fuels to do more around our homes. Since the early 1900's, people have used the sun to heat water and in today's environment of high fossil fuel costs an average family can save up to 80% of their water heating bills by...Read more
Water And Energy Nexus. Research: Summary & Recommendations
This webinar provides new information on the Water-Energy Nexus, an issue that is more important than ever and increasingly drawing national attention in the wake of President Obama's commitment to more sustainable resource management. AWE and ACEEE's related report reveals the gaps in...Read more
Geothermal Systems
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials
With an increase in the number of installations of geothermal systems, a more robust understanding of how the systems work, proper installation, and the code requirements governing those installations is required. This seminar provides attendees a basic overview of how these systems function and...Read more
Water-Energy Nexus. Research: Recommendations for Future Opportunities
Water-Energy Nexus Research: Recommendations for Future Opportunities report identifies gaps in publicly available water-energy nexus research. Critical research needs include embedded energy and water values, guidelines and protocols, and regulatory barriers. The research recommendations support a...Read more
Methods used in the Global Yield Gap Atlas
Published:
January 1, 2013A detalied page on the methodology and rationale for the Global Yield Gap Atlas (GYGA), including links to GYGA protocolsRead more
Ecohydrology and Hydrogeophysics Science Lab
Published:
January 1, 2013Robert B. Daugherty Water for Food Institute at the University of Nebraska
DWFI faculty fellow Trenton Franz's laboratory website with research and publications links...Read more
Interfacing Solar Thermal Systems Into Hydronic-Based Comfort Systems
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials
This seminar will take the attendees on a schematic tour of old system piping/plumbing/controlling technologies and strategies, and the way they were piped, and what we've since discovered wrong with those installations. After we've seen what's wrong, we will modify the system...Read more
Cyber-Physical Networking Lab
Published:
January 1, 2012Robert B. Daugherty Water for Food Institute at the University of Nebraska
DWFI faculty fellow Mehmet Can Vuran's research website on wireless underground sensor networks, etc...Read more
Addressing the Energy-Water Nexus: A Blueprint for Action and Policy Agenda
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May 1, 2011Alliance for Water Efficiency
The Blueprint for Action addresses three broad elements: policy/codes, research, and programs. In developing it, AWE and ACEEE analyzed and consolidated contributions from over fifty thought-leaders from across the energy and water efficiency communities. The goal of this blueprint and policy...Read more
Design and Evaluation of Small Plot Irrigation for Agricultural Development
iDE
This manual, based on iDE's practices, is intended for practitioners from all disciplines who are assisting smallholder farmers in designing and evaluating small-plot irrigation systems...Read more
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