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Reduce the dependency of water production and distribution on fossil fuels

  • Water Production
  • Water Distribution
  • Fossil Fuels

Water utilities need to reduce the dependency of water production and distribution on fossil fuels to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Need characteristics

Societal challenges
  • Energy Security
Themes
Use sustainable sources of energy to supply water
Task/Job
  • Energy efficiency for water production and treatment
Pain
  • Dependency on fossil fuels
Gain
  • Energy efficient pumping
  • Reduction of carbon dioxide (CO2)
  • Use of renewable energy
Simplified climate and water scenarios
  • Dryer
  • Wetter