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The Water–Energy Nexus in the American West
The nexus between water and energy raises a set of public policy questions that go far beyond water and energy. Economic vitality and management of scarce and precious resources are at stake. This book contributes to the body of knowledge and understanding regarding water, energy, and the links between the two in the American West and beyond.
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The nexus between water and energy raises a set of public policy questions that go far beyond water and energy. Economic vitality and management of scarce and precious resources are at stake. This book contributes to the body of knowledge and understanding regarding water, energy, and the links between the two in the American West and beyond.
The research and analyses presented by the authors shed new light on the choices that must be made in order to avoid unnecessary harm in the development and management of water and energy systems to meet public needs in an ever changing environmental and economic climate. Indeed, the book shows, thoughtfully designed new technologies and approaches can help restore damaged environments and provide a range of benefits. The focus is the American West, but many of the lessons are global in their applicability. After a broad, stage-setting introductory section, the volume looks first at the use of water for energy production and then follows with chapters on the role of energy in water projects. The final section looks at the way forward, providing cases and recommendations for better, more efficient linkages in the water–energy nexus.
Students and researchers in economics, public policy, environmental studies and law along with planners and policymakers will find this accessible and very current volume invaluable.
The research and analyses presented by the authors shed new light on the choices that must be made in order to avoid unnecessary harm in the development and management of water and energy systems to meet public needs in an ever changing environmental and economic climate. Indeed, the book shows, thoughtfully designed new technologies and approaches can help restore damaged environments and provide a range of benefits. The focus is the American West, but many of the lessons are global in their applicability. After a broad, stage-setting introductory section, the volume looks first at the use of water for energy production and then follows with chapters on the role of energy in water projects. The final section looks at the way forward, providing cases and recommendations for better, more efficient linkages in the water–energy nexus.
Students and researchers in economics, public policy, environmental studies and law along with planners and policymakers will find this accessible and very current volume invaluable.
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‘. . . the book should prove to be a helpful reference for those evaluating the energy implications of water supply alternatives in the western USA and beyond.’
– Water Desalination Report
– Water Desalination Report
Contributors
Contributors: K. Averyt, M.H. Benson, S.J. Burian, S.A. Conrad, H. Cooley, S. Eden, K.L. Guerra, J.H. Hoover, T. Iseman, M. Kassen, D.S. Kenney, M.L. Lamberton, S.G. Larsen, L.J. MacDonnell, S.B. Megdal, B. Miller, M.J. Pasqualetti, R.C. Pate, A. Schroeder, C.L. Schwartz, C.A. Scott, F. Spivy-Weber, S. Tellinghuisen, R. Wilkinson, J.E. Williams
Contents
Contents:
Preface
PART I: INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW
1. The Water–Energy Nexus: Methodologies, Challenges and Opportunities
Robert Wilkinson
2. Energy, Water and the Natural Environment
Melinda Kassen and Jack E. Williams
PART IIa: WATER FOR ENERGY
Fossil Fuels
3. The Coal Conundrum
Kristen Averyt
4. Oil Shale and Water
Bart Miller
5. Managing Produced Water from Coalbed Methane Production
Lawrence J. MacDonnell and Katherine L. Guerra
PART IIb: WATER FOR ENERGY
Water-Intensive Renewables
6. Concentrated Thermal Solar Power and the Value of Water for Electricity
Cynthia L. Schwartz
7. The New Generation of Biofuels
Ronald C. Pate
PART IIIc: ENERGY FOR WATER
Big Projects
8. Water–Energy Interdependencies and the Central Arizona Project
Susanna Eden, Christopher A. Scott, Melissa L. Lamberton and Sharon B. Megdal
9. Energy-Intensive Water Supplies
Stacy Tellinghuisen
10. The Energy Implications of Desalination
Heather Cooley
PART IIIb: ENERGY FOR WATER
Select State Case Studies
11. Energy Requirements for Water Supply in Utah
Sarah G. Larsen and Steven J. Burian
12. The Vital Role of Electrical Energy for Arizona Water Services
Joseph H. Hoover
PART IV: SOLUTIONS: EXAMPLES OF WAYS FORWARD
13. Adaptive Management as a Tool for Negotiating the Water–Energy Nexus
Melinda Harm Benson
14. Decision-Support for the Water–Energy Nexus: Examining Decision-making in the American West
Steve A. Conrad
15. Integrated Planning: Transmission, Generation and Water in the Western States
Tom Iseman and Alex Schroeder
16. The Water Bargain of Solar and Wind Energy
Martin J. Pasqualetti
17. Water–Energy Integration in California
Frances Spivy-Weber
Index
Preface
PART I: INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW
1. The Water–Energy Nexus: Methodologies, Challenges and Opportunities
Robert Wilkinson
2. Energy, Water and the Natural Environment
Melinda Kassen and Jack E. Williams
PART IIa: WATER FOR ENERGY
Fossil Fuels
3. The Coal Conundrum
Kristen Averyt
4. Oil Shale and Water
Bart Miller
5. Managing Produced Water from Coalbed Methane Production
Lawrence J. MacDonnell and Katherine L. Guerra
PART IIb: WATER FOR ENERGY
Water-Intensive Renewables
6. Concentrated Thermal Solar Power and the Value of Water for Electricity
Cynthia L. Schwartz
7. The New Generation of Biofuels
Ronald C. Pate
PART IIIc: ENERGY FOR WATER
Big Projects
8. Water–Energy Interdependencies and the Central Arizona Project
Susanna Eden, Christopher A. Scott, Melissa L. Lamberton and Sharon B. Megdal
9. Energy-Intensive Water Supplies
Stacy Tellinghuisen
10. The Energy Implications of Desalination
Heather Cooley
PART IIIb: ENERGY FOR WATER
Select State Case Studies
11. Energy Requirements for Water Supply in Utah
Sarah G. Larsen and Steven J. Burian
12. The Vital Role of Electrical Energy for Arizona Water Services
Joseph H. Hoover
PART IV: SOLUTIONS: EXAMPLES OF WAYS FORWARD
13. Adaptive Management as a Tool for Negotiating the Water–Energy Nexus
Melinda Harm Benson
14. Decision-Support for the Water–Energy Nexus: Examining Decision-making in the American West
Steve A. Conrad
15. Integrated Planning: Transmission, Generation and Water in the Western States
Tom Iseman and Alex Schroeder
16. The Water Bargain of Solar and Wind Energy
Martin J. Pasqualetti
17. Water–Energy Integration in California
Frances Spivy-Weber
Index
