Tag Archives: Water-Energy Nexus

Water and energy, rain and drought….

Posted on April 18, 2019 by Dr. Nilmini Silva-Send

At this time (2018-2019), the region has experienced extremely high rainfall, with reservoirs filled to the brim. But just last year, we were concerned about the lack of rain, how much water we can save, and in that context, how … Continue reading →

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The Water-Energy Nexus in California

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Clark Gordon

The water-energy nexus has been in the news since the California Energy Commission’s landmark finding in 2005, that water related energy uses account for about 19% of all electricity use and 30% of non-power plant natural gas use in the … Continue reading →

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