Water and Watts

The document highlights the significant water requirements of Georgia's thermoelectric power plants and the energy costs associated with water heating and treatment. It proposes policy priorities including the prioritization of low-water energy technologies, the procurement of energy- and water-efficient products, and the implementation of water recycling and solar water heating incentives.

• Thermoelectric power plants in Georgia account for half of all freshwater withdrawals, consuming approximately 1 gallon of water for every kWh of electricity produced.
• Water and wastewater management represent significant energy costs, with water heating comprising roughly 25% of residential energy bills and treatment accounting for about 30% of municipal energy costs.

APA

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

Chicago

World Resources Institute. Water and Watts. 2009. https://wriorg.s3.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/pdf/southeast_water_and_watts_ga.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_ga.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_ga.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }