Energy

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, present day water and energy systems are interdependent. Water is used in all phases of energy production and electricity generation. Energy is required to extract, convey, and deliver water of appropriate quality for diverse human uses, and then again to treat wastewater prior to their return to the environment. Resources available in this sub-theme include reviews of diverse technologies and information on alternative energy sources such as biogas and solar, as well as other energy and water resources.

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Environmental Impact Assessment Technical Review Guidelines for the Energy Sector

U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyU.S. Agency for International Development
The guidelines for energy aim to strengthen Environmental Impact Assessment of proposed projects. The guidelines help users identify, avoid and mitigate potential adverse impacts and increase potential benefits.Read more
Regional focus: 
Latin America and the Caribbean

Webinar on "Water, Energy, and Climate Change"

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
This webcast will explore major opportunities to save water and energy together, thereby reducing greenhouse gas emissions and limiting climate change. Watershed practitioners, utilities, community leaders, and agency officials can all benefit from hearing about the profound implications of climate...Read more

Colorado State University Energy Institute

Colorado State University
Increases collaboration with industry and governmental partners to solve real-world energy problems and create new research and educational opportunities for Colorado State University faculty and students.Read more

Bio Energy At Colorado State University

Colorado State University
Supports Colorado State University bioenergy researchers through research initiation grants, initial financial support of new bioenergy faculty positions, student and postdoctoral fellowships, equipment purchases, and travel grants.Read more

iDE's Product Specifications - Solar-Powered Individual-Use Irrigation Pump for Smallholder Farmers

iDE
This paper summarizes iDE's findings on the customer context, financial viability, and pump requirements for solar powered pumping for smallholder farmers.Read more

Water Conservation in Urban Households

Published: 
April 1, 2014
Alliance for Water Efficiency
Conservation of water resources is one of the important aspects of ensuring sustainable development of cities and should incorporate environmental, social and economic dimensions. This book highlights the importance of using water efficiently in urban households, in both developed and developing...Read more

Water Risks on the Rise for Three Global Energy Production Hot Spots

World Resources Institute
This document highlights key findings from Wood Mackenzie's report on the interdependence of water and energy production. The report found that three energy sectors face particularly high water risks: shale gas in the United States, coal production and coal-fired power in China, and crude oil...Read more

Partnering for Water and Energy Savings Webinar

Published: 
November 1, 2013
Alliance for Water Efficiency
This webinar explores the options for water and energy utilities to work together, and provides guidance as well as specific examples of successful programs in the field.�Featured in the webinar�are two research reports that address the opportunities for partnership and the current barriers...Read more

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

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