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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Energy Resources

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

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

Addressing the Energy-Water Nexus: A Blueprint for Action and Policy Agenda

Published: 
May 1, 2011
Alliance 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

Handbook of Water Use and Conservation

Published: 
January 1, 2001
Alliance for Water Efficiency
As drought, pollution, and sprawl make water increasingly scarce, many are seeking new and sustainable solutions to water supply problems. This book is the most comprehensive, authoritative, and state-of-the-art reference ever published on water use, conservation, and the growing array of...Read more
Regional focus: 
Global

Laundromats and Common Area Laundry Facilities Water Savings Tips

Alliance for Water Efficiency
This page provides information and water saving tips on coin operated laundromats, common area clothes washers, and multi-load washer replacements.Read more

Non-Residential Fixtures, Appliances and Equipment

Alliance for Water Efficiency
This page offers information on non-residential fixtures, appliances, and equipment as well as links to the latest research and information about this important end user category.Read more

Water Saving Tips: Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Water Use

Alliance for Water Efficiency
This page provides water saving tips for commercial, industrial, and institutional water use. Tips touch on general operations, cooling, steam sterilizers, cleaning, restrooms, showers, kitchen, laundry, and landscape efficiency.Read more

Alliance for Water Productivity and Efficiency Water and Energy Introduction

This page serves as an introduction to the conceptual framework of the connection between water and energy, or the water-energy nexus as it is often referred to.'A resources section is included at the bottom of the page with links to informative documents and web sites.Read more

Hotels and Motels Introduction to Water Saving

Alliance for Water Efficiency
Water savings potential varies greatly at hotels, depending on the type of facility and the how guests use the hotel. Guest rooms are not the only area to find potential water savings. Many larger hotels have significant water use resulting from banquets, conferences, restaurants, nightclubs, day...Read more

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