Water and Watts

The document highlights the significant water requirements of Alabama's energy sector and the energy costs associated with water management, proposing policy priorities to improve efficiency in both sectors.

• Thermoelectric power plants in Alabama are the primary users of freshwater withdrawals, accounting for 80% of such withdrawals and consuming approximately 2 gallons for every 3 kWh produced.
• Water-related costs represent a significant portion of energy expenditures, with water heating accounting for roughly 25% of residential energy bills and water/wastewater treatment accounting for about 30% of municipal energy costs.
• Implementing water-efficient upgrades in Alabama could lead to substantial savings; specifically, if 10% of homes adopted WaterSense labeled toilets and faucets, it would result in $12 million in water bill savings and $5 million in energy bill savings.

APA

World Resources Institute (2009). Water and Watts. https://wriorg.s3.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/pdf/southeast_water_and_watts_al.pdf

Chicago

World Resources Institute. Water and Watts. 2009. https://wriorg.s3.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/pdf/southeast_water_and_watts_al.pdf.

Wikipedia

{{cite report |author=World Resources Institute |title=Water and Watts |date=April 2009 |url=https://wriorg.s3.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/pdf/southeast_water_and_watts_al.pdf |access-date=17 August 2026 |via=Climate Insights Directory}}

BibTeX

@techreport{worldresourcesinstitute2009water, author = {{World Resources Institute}}, title = {{Water and Watts}}, institution = {World Resources Institute}, year = {2009}, month = apr, url = {https://wriorg.s3.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/pdf/southeast_water_and_watts_al.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }