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\"\"<\/a>Over the past several weeks, I’ve\u00a0<\/span>written a lot<\/a>\u00a0about the intimate and inextricable connection between energy and water. The energy-water nexus involves a number of technologies, environmental factors and stakeholders. Thus, it\u2019s no surprise that water and energy\u2019s fundamental connection has eluded policymakers for so long. With this post, I review the lessons discussed so far, so that policymakers can understand the key issues surrounding the energy-water nexus and what\u2019s at stake if we fail to act now.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Bottom Line<\/strong><\/p>\n

Conventional electricity sources, like coal, natural gas and nuclear power plants, require an abundance of water \u2014 about\u00a0190 billion gallons per day<\/a>. Because the majority of our electricity comes from these sources, high energy use strains the water system and contributes to Texas\u2019 prolonged drought. Coincidentally, extreme drought could force power plants to\u00a0shut down<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Climate change is having a profound effect on our weather patterns, making extreme heat and drought more common in\u00a0Texas<\/a>\u00a0and throughout\u00a0the Southwest<\/a>. If we don\u2019t set the energy-water system on a sustainable course, we risk a compounded problem.<\/p>\n

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Finding a solution will require unconventional cooperation and swift action.<\/p>\n

To reduce the water footprint of our energy sources, the water consumption of electricity sources should be an integral part of long-term electricity planning, and be reflected in competitive electricity markets.<\/p>\n

Today, the\u00a0lower water impact<\/a>\u00a0of wind and solar facilities versus a coal plant is not accounted for in the energy market or by most electricity planners. Renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar photovoltaics, use essentially no water, giving them a vast advantage over fossil-fuel electricity sources. Integrating water use with electricity planning and the wholesale electricity market would help reveal\u00a0synergies<\/a>\u00a0that show just how competitive renewables are with fossil fuels, and speed our transition to a clean energy economy.<\/p>\n

Energy efficiency upgrades and reductions in energy use through\u00a0demand response<\/a>\u00a0are some of the most cost-effective energy resources we have. These innovative technologies reduce Texas\u2019 reliance on fossil-fuel electricity and actually bolster our water supply and cut harmful carbon emissions at the same time. Accounting for water use would go a long way towards integrating these unconventional\u00a0\u201cnegawatt\u201d<\/a>\u00a0energy resources (technologies that save energy through efficiency) into the power market.<\/p>\n

The more we include water and other environmental considerations in the energy market\u2014the faster we can transition to a cleaner, more sustainable energy system.<\/p>\n

Of course, it\u2019s a two-way street. The energy and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions impact of the water system should be a major part of water planning. When water planners consider energy use, they discover unique opportunities to cut energy costs and reduce emissions.<\/p>\n

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Mirroring the case for energy, water conservation is the best way to preserve our water supply and reduce the energy required for water operations. Simple strategies, such as using\u00a0reclaimed wastewater<\/a>\u00a0for irrigation, can vastly reduce a city\u2019s water needs. State and municipal planners should always weigh the benefits of water conservation initiatives versus building a new energy-intensive water treatment plant or pipeline.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s all connected. Conserving energy saves water and conserving water saves energy.<\/p>\n

If we break down the longstanding division between energy and water planning, we reveal the most beneficial steps to improve the efficiency of the energy-water system.<\/p>\n

San Antonio: A Model for Energy-Water Co-Management<\/strong><\/p>\n

The city of San Antonio offers a good example of effective energy-water co-management.\u00a0San Antonio Water System<\/a>\u00a0(SAWS) prioritizes energy management and has won numerous\u00a0awards<\/a>\u00a0for its energy savings. The water utility\u2019s most innovative project to date is\u00a0Dos Rios<\/a>, a combined sewage treatment and biogas plant that reduces harmful air pollution and generates revenue from the sale of biogas.\u00a0CPS Energy<\/a>, the city\u2019s municipally-owned electric utility, even installed a 20 megawatt solar farm at the facility to further cut down GHG emissions and water-use.<\/p>\n

San Antonio is a unique case: it has the jurisdictional advantage of local control over both its electricity and water. The city maintains control of its electric utility due to an exception for municipal utilities in Texas\u2019 1999 electricity deregulation\u00a0bill<\/a>, and water utilities remain under municipal control throughout the state. CPS Energy and SAWS recognize each other as among their largest customers, and coordinate their planning cycles accordingly.<\/p>\n

The city also benefits from a uniquely water-smart population. Until recently, San Antonio received all its water from one source, the Edwards Aquifer. Because the aquifer is a vital water source for a large portion of South-Central Texas, San Antonio residents were raised with water conservation in mind to preserve the aquifer.<\/p>\n

The unique factors contributing to San Antonio\u2019s leadership in energy-water co-management can\u2019t be seamlessly transplanted into other cities and counties. The regulatory division between electric and water utilities is complex and varies from state to state. Nevertheless, San Antonio embodies the best practices that could be adopted and applied to many cities\u2019 unique energy-water challenges.<\/p>\n

Facing the energy-water nexus head on will take a monumental effort from the highest levels of government. We\u2019re just now realizing the profound connection between energy and water use \u2014but the energy-water nexus will be with us for some time.\u00a0Climate change is accelerating<\/a>, and we can expect drought to become more common in the future.<\/p>\n

We have to emphasize energy and water co-management as the nation\u2019s energy system slowly evolves and prioritize low-water and low-carbon options like wind and solar. Leaders at the local, state, national and international levels should bridge the divide between energy and water as they develop solutions to transform the global energy system and cope with a changing climate.<\/p>\n

This is one of a group of posts that examines the energy-water nexus, Texas\u2019 current approach to energy and water policy and what Texans can learn from other places to better manage its vital resources.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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