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

AWE-ACEEE Water and Energy Research Work Group

Alliance for Water Efficiency
As an extension of the�Blueprint for Action, a joint project of the Alliance for Water Efficiency (AWE) and American�Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE), the Alliance for Water Efficiency assembled a working group to explore ongoing and prospective research regarding the water-energy...Read more

Commercial Laundry Facilities Introduction

Alliance for Water Efficiency
Commercial, institutional and industrial (CII) laundry facilities clean large quantities of fabrics in a wide range of varieties and uses.� Some are on-site facilities dedicated to washing fabrics used at the location; these are often referred to as an On Premises Laundry (OPL). OPLs are typically...Read more

Protecting Lake Como, While Cutting Energy Costs

Xylem, Inc.
By installing new Xylem pump and mixer models, the wastewater company that serves Italy's national and natural treasure is keeping the lake clean and costs down.Read more

Hydrology for Small - Hydropower Generation, October 28-November 10, 1984, Manila, Philippines: Course Description and Trip Report

U.S. Agency for International Development
Thirty-one engineers participated in a small-hydropower training course, "Hydrology for Small-Hydropower Generation," held in Manila, Philippines, October 28- November 10, at the Hyatt Regency of Manila. The course was funded by the Office of Energy of the U.S. Agency for International...Read more
Regional focus: 
PhilippinesEast Asia and Pacific

Effects of California's Urban Forests on Energy Use and Potential Savings from Large-Scale Tree Planting

Published: 
June 18, 2014
The National Institutes for Water Resources
The study describes the role of existing urban forests as "nature's air conditioners" and estimates the value of energy benefits that would result over a 15-year time period from large-scale planting of empty sites. Information in this study may be used to justify investment in...Read more
Regional focus: 
United StatesNorth America

Empire Generating Power Plant/City of Albany Wastewater Reuse Project

CH2M HILL
Water Reuse Case Study – Empire Generating Power Plant in New York. The plant is conserving fresh water consumption by as much as 4,800 gallons per minute thanks to water reuse.Read more

Water-Energy Nexus Infographic

Published: 
September 22, 2014
CH2M HILL
How are water & energy connected? This infographic, created in support of the United Nation’s 2014 World Water Day, highlights the relationship between water and energy.Read more

UN-Water Country Brief: Chile

Published: 
June 1, 2013
U.S. Department of State
A data-rich water national snapshot that serves as an easy reference of aggregated national information for decision makers.Read more
Regional focus: 
Chile

UN-Water Country Brief: Guyana

Published: 
June 1, 2013
U.S. Department of State
A data-rich water national snapshot that serves as an easy reference of aggregated national information for decision makers.Read more
Regional focus: 
Guyana

UN-Water Country Brief: Mexico

Published: 
June 1, 2013
U.S. Department of State
A data-rich water national snapshot that serves as an easy reference of aggregated national information for decision makers.Read more
Regional focus: 
Mexico

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