Reduce the dependency of water production and distribution on 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