Integrating Water-Food-Energy Nexus with Climate Services Modelling and Assessment for a Case Study in Africa

SUMMARY The process of electricity generation from fossil fuels such as coal, oil and natural gas requires water supplies for a number of essential power plant processes. The primary application of modern water treatment technology is to maintain the integrity and performance of the power plant. Critical plant applications have water purity or conditioning requirements that must be adhered to for safe, reliable and efficient power generation. Experience has shown that integration of water technology treatments with power plant design can be very important in reducing operational problems and component failures.

Introduction: This course presents the information required to design a solar energy water heating system, after planning and system selection have been completed.

Executive Summary The objective of this Water and Wastewater Industry Energy Best Practice Guidebook is to provide information and resources to assist water/wastewater management and staff in identifying and implementing opportunities to reduce energy use. The information in this guidebook will help managers, administrators and/or operators to identify opportunities to significantly reduce energy requirements at their facilities without affecting production. It also provides the user with information on the value and need for proactive energy management with water and wastewater systems. Contents include:

• Benchmarking results from selected Wisconsin wastewater facilities
• Best practice approaches to on-going management of energy use
• Documentation of technical best practices for planning, designing and operating water/wastewater system treatment and for conveyance and distribution
• Best practice funding and financing opportunities
• References for further opportunities in water/wastewater system energy efficiency and power demand reduction

The Guidebook binder format provides a living document that can be updated continually with new Best Practices and Case Studies provided by the Focus on Energy program (and others) with direct input from water/wastewater industrial leaders. Focus on Energy also provides technical assistance and possible financial incentives to support the implementation of your energy efficiency measures. See the testimonial, below. We encourage you to call us at 800-762-7077 for more information on how Focus on Energy can help you reach your energy efficiency goals.