Featured Reports & Publications

While we are eagerly awaiting additional research on water, energy and climate change, a number of valuable reports already exist that provide more than enough information on these subjects to start taking action. Visit River Network's Resource Library to search for reports, publications or presentations on specific topics.

If you are new to this subject, look below for some excellent reports for individuals and watershed groups interested in addressing climate change by saving energy through water conservation, efficiency, reuse and low impact development.

If you'd like to stay up to date on water, energy and climate issues check out our Monthly Newsletter!

Factsheets

Saving Water, Saving Energy Fact Sheet

The Water-Energy Connection Fact Sheet (from National Environmental Education Week 2010)

The Energy-Water Collision: 10 Things You Should Know (from Union of Concerned Scientists)

Energy for Water
The Carbon Footprint of Water

Water-Energy Toolkit: Understanding the Carbon Footprint of Your Water Use

California's Water-Energy Relationship

Energy Down the Drain: The Hidden Costs of California's Water Supply

Water & Sustainability (Volume 4): U.S. Electricity Consumption for Water Supply and Treatment - The Next Half Century

Ensuring a Sustainable Future: An Energy Management Guidebook for Wastewater and Water Utilities

Water for Energy
Energy Demands on Water Resources