Water for Energy: Future Water Needs for Electricity in the Intermountain West
Water for Energy: Future Water Needs for Electricity in the Intermountain West
Overview
The production of electricity, from fuel extraction to electricity generation, has growing impacts on both water availability and quality. This report evaluates future water needs for different energy futures and identifies the growing risk of conflict between electricity production and water availability in the U.S. Intermountain West. The report identifies strategies to ensure the long-term sustainable use of both of these important resources.