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Utilizing "smart" technology to coordinate water pumping during off-peak energy hours can balance the load on the electrical grid. Conclusion

| If you are… | Action | |-------------|--------| | Water utility manager | Audit pump energy, fix leaks, install VFDs, consider solar for high-lift stations. | | Power plant operator | Switch to reclaimed water for cooling, evaluate dry cooling retrofit, plan for warmer rivers. | | City planner | Require water-neutral energy & energy-neutral water in new developments. | | Policy maker | Mandate nexus impact assessments for major infrastructure. | | Investor | Look for utilities with low water intensity of power & low energy intensity of water. | water and power

Most people realize that hydroelectric dams use water to create electricity. What is less obvious is that almost every form of traditional power generation—coal, nuclear, and natural gas—is "thirsty." Thermoelectric Cooling | | City planner | Require water-neutral energy

To understand the future of sustainability, we must understand how water and power rely on each other—and why the strain on one inevitably threatens the other. 1. The Hidden Cost: Water for Power | Most people realize that hydroelectric dams use