Water and Watts

This fact sheet from the World Resources Institute examines the interdependence of energy and water systems in Florida, detailing the water requirements of power generation and the energy costs associated with water treatment and heating.

• Thermoelectric power plants in Florida account for nearly 10% of freshwater withdrawals, consuming approximately 1 gallon of water for every 2 kWh of electricity produced.
• Water and wastewater management represent significant energy costs, with water heating accounting for roughly 25% of residential energy bills and treatment processes accounting for about 30% of municipal energy costs.
• Adopting high-efficiency fixtures could lead to substantial savings; if 10% of Florida homes installed WaterSense labeled toilets and faucets, it would result in $46 million in water bill savings and $19 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_fl.pdf

Chicago

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

Wikipedia

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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_fl.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }