As the demands for water and power both continue to steadily increase, power generators must manage both demands by integrating sound resource management and new technology into their operations in real time, as well as in their long-term resource plans. Though power plants in the United States depend heavily on a fresh water supply, water resource allocation is rarely considered when discussing power generation—but this is likely to change and change quickly. It is estimated that nearly 48% of all freshwater withdrawals are made for thermoelectric powSubmit Event | GreenBiz.comer generation, primarily as cooling water. With Congress potentially addressing the link between water and power with new legislation calling for research as a first step, power professionals need to focus on water management in power generation now more than ever before.

This summit will look at various components of water management including reviewing both policy and technology available to reduce water consumption. It will provide alternatives to using freshwater as cooling water in areas where water is scarce. These alternatives will include discussions on water recycling, various cooling tower technologies, and even adapting transmission line planning to accommodate for water scarcity. It will analyze the difficult tightrope utilities walk when balancing water conservation and energy efficiency. Finally, it will discuss how to proceed into the future where both demands for water and demands for power are sure to increase.

Contact Information

Company: EUCI
Name: Amber Rhodes
Email: arhodes@euci.com
Phone: 303-770-8800x270
Website: http://www.euci.com/conferences/0909-water-power/