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Water-Energy Nexus

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Water and energy are conventionally managed in isolation, with the result that synergies between these resources are rarely recognized, much less exploited. It is increasingly known that water service provision is energy intensive, while energy generation and distribution require significant water resources. Ongoing research at the Udall Center addresses the water-energy nexus from multiple perspectives.

Water and Energy Sustainability

Water and Energy Sustainability with Rapid Growth in the Arizona-Sonora Border Region. Research supported by the Arizona Water Institute assesses the energy implications of the full cycle of human water use in southern Arizona and the border region. Progress to date emphasizes the nexus for Tucson and Phoenix, with emerging results for Nogales, Sonora.

Related resources
Udall Center’s Water Energy Nexus website

Researchers and Managers meeting, June 1, 2009 “Water and Energy Sustainability with Rapid Growth in the Arizona-Sonora Border Region”

Supported by
Arizona Water Institute

Udall Center contact
Christopher A. Scott (520) 626-4393 cascott@u.arizona.edu