GLRPPR Sector Resource: Freshwater use by U.S. power plants: Electricity's thirst for a precious resource

Title:
Freshwater use by U.S. power plants: Electricity's thirst for a precious resource

Abstract:
This report is the first systematic assessment of both the effects of power plant cooling on water resources across the United States and the quality of information available to help public- and private-sector decision makers make water-smart energy choices.

URL:
http://www.ucsusa.org/sites/default/files/legacy/assets/documents/clean_energy/ew3/ew3-freshwater-use-by-us-power-plants.pdf

Source:
Union of Concerned Scientists Energy and Water in a Warming World Initiative

Resource Type:
Article/report

Date of Publication:
2011

Associated Sectors:

• Electrical Utilities/Power Generation
• Water & Wastewater