Water and Watts: MISSISSIPPI

The document highlights the water-energy nexus in Mississippi, noting that thermoelectric power plants account for 10% of the state's freshwater withdrawals. It proposes policy priorities including the prioritization of low-water energy technologies, the adoption of energy and water-efficient products, and the implementation of water recycling and solar water heating. It also quantifies the energy costs associated with water heating and treatment, suggesting that widespread adoption of high-efficiency fixtures could save millions in bills.

• Thermoelectric power plants in Mississippi account for 10% of freshwater withdrawals, consuming approximately 1 gallon of water for every 2 kWh of electricity produced.
• Water heating and wastewater treatment represent significant energy costs, accounting for approximately 25% of a home's energy bill and 30% of municipal energy costs, respectively.
• The adoption of high-efficiency toilets and faucets in 10% of Mississippi homes would result in $3 million in energy bill savings and $7 million in water bill savings.

APA

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

Chicago

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

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

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