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 would like to stay up to date on water, energy and climate issues Subscribe to our Monthly Newsletter!

Factsheets

Saving Water, Saving Energy Fact Sheet

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

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

Water for Energy
Energy Demands on Water Resources

Water Efficiency
Cases in Water Conservation: How Efficiency Programs Help Utilities Save Water and Avoid Costs

Low Impact Development
Reducing Stormwater Costs with Low Impact Development Strategies and Practices