MEAS 3 - The Water - Energy Connection

Wednesday, May 18, 2005  ·  3:45 PM - 5:25 PM

Measured Results

MEAS 3

The Water - Energy Connection

It takes electricity to pump and treat most of the water we use. It takes water to generate most of our electricity. When evaluating reductions in usage, one needs to take in account the relationship between water and energy. Wastewater will also be covered.

By attending this session, participants will

1. Understand how much energy it takes to pump and treat the water we use

2. Become aware of the amount of water needed to generate electricity

3. Learn how to properly account for this relationship when analyzing program or measure cost effectiveness

Keywords: efficiency, electric, energy efficient, ENERGY STAR, environment, gas, home building, market transformation, predicting savings, rebate, sustainability, water, whole house

Mary Ann Dickinson, California Urban Water Conservation Council, Sacramento, CA

Type: 100 Minute Session
Track: Measured Results

Course Presenter(s):

• John Koeller