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Energy down the drain: the hidden costs of California's water supply
| Author: |
Cohen, R.; Nelson, B.; Wolff, G. |
| Date: |
2004 |
| Periodical: |
New York, NY: NRDC Publications. 78 p. |
| Link: |
http://www.nrdc.org/water/conservation/edrain/edrain.pdf
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| Abstract: |
A proper understanding of water and energy can save both money and resources. Our report presents a model for how policymakers can calculate the amount of energy consumed in water use. We applied this model to three case studies in the western United States, and our analysis shows that integrating energy use into water planning can save money, reduce waste, protect our environment, and strengthen our economy. Water planners can use this model in their own regions to find similar solutions that will benefit consumers and the environment alike. |
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