Water and Watts

The fact sheet highlights the water-energy nexus in Florida, noting that thermoelectric power plants account for nearly 10% of freshwater withdrawals and that water heating and treatment represent significant portions of residential and municipal energy costs. It recommends policy priorities including the prioritization of low-water energy technologies, the adoption of ENERGY STAR and WaterSense products, and the implementation of water recycling and solar water heating systems.

• Thermoelectric power plants in Florida utilize nearly 10% of freshwater withdrawals for cooling, consuming approximately 1 gallon for every 2 kWh of electricity produced.
• Water-related activities are significant energy consumers, with water heating comprising about 25% of home energy bills and water/wastewater treatment accounting for roughly 30% of municipal energy costs.
• Widespread adoption of high-efficiency WaterSense labeled toilets and faucets in Florida could result in $46 million in water bill savings and $19 million in energy bill savings if 10% of homes upgraded.

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

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