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.

Browse by resource type

Energy Resources

Water and Sustainbility (Volume1): Research Plan

Published: 
January 1, 2002
Electric Power Research Institute
The objective of this study was to determine the likelihood, magnitude, and timing of water shortages, and the degree of electric supply and demand dependency on water -- and to develop a research plan to address the water and sustainability issue before it becomes critical. This research plan...Read more

Water and Sustainability (Volume2): An Assessment of Water Demand, Supply, and Quality in the U.S. -- The Next Half Century

Published: 
January 1, 2002
Electric Power Research Institute
The objective of this study was to characterize the probable magnitude of the quantity of water demanded and supplied, as well as the quality of such water, in the United States for the next half-century -- from 2000 to 2050 -- and identify regional deficits (if any). This study also identifies...Read more

Water and Sustainability (Volume 3): U.S. Water Consumption for Power Production -- The Next Half Century

Published: 
January 1, 2002
Electric Power Research Institute
The objectives of this report are to identify major water-consuming power plant types, determine typical water consumption per unit of generation for each plant type, determine current generation and estimate future generation by power plant and cooling system type, and estimate future aggregate...Read more

Water and Sustainability (Volume 4): U.S. Electricity Consumption for Water Supply and Treatment -- The Next Century

Published: 
January 1, 2002
Electric Power Research Institute
The objectives of this study are to determine if there will be sufficient electricity available for providing fresh water and treating wastewater to satisfy the country's agricultural, power production, industrial, and drinking water needs, deterrmine typical electricity consumption per unit...Read more

A Project Completion Report for Harnessing Solar Power for Multi-Use Water Systems (SOLAR MUS) in Six Remote Hillside Villages in Nepal

Published: 
April 1, 2013
iDE
This project brings together iDE-N's experience in MUS, irrigation, water management and appropriate sustainable business models with Renewable World’s experience in renewable energy and business models for income generation in extremely isolated communities. Solar-powered water pumps, as a...Read more
Regional focus: 
South East Asia

MUS Video (Gravity MUS)

iDE
This Gravity MUS video is about the MUS programs that were designed and implemented by iDE in different districts in Nepal. Video production credited to Bimala Rai Colavito (a volunteer at iDE).Read more
Regional focus: 
South East Asia

Solar MUS Video (Solar Powered MUS)

iDE
In this video, we can see about the Solar Powered Multiple uses water services that provide sufficient water for domestic use and high value crops using micro irrigation technologies. Such solar-powered systems are designed when the spring sources are located below the community and there is no...Read more
Regional focus: 
South East Asia

Water and Energy Nexus Research:Summary & Recommendations

Published: 
August 1, 2013
Alliance for Water Efficiency
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
Regional focus: 
Global

Developing a Western Energy Strategy for the Black Sea Region and Beyond

Published: 
November 1, 2015
Steps that need to be taken by the West in order to stabalize the furutre of the Black Sea. Read more
Regional focus: 
Global

The Waning of Petrocaribe? Central America and Caribbean Energy in Transition

Published: 
May 1, 2016
Venezula's transition to alternative enegery cources and their benefits. Read more

Don't see what you're looking for? You can search USWP member sites, request a resource, or contact the USWP.