Hearing on the Energy-Water Nexus: Drier Watts and Cheaper Drops
January 1, 2019
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The Frame
The hearing serves as the legislative foundation for the Energy and Water Research Integration Act of 2019, which proposes federal research initiatives to improve the efficiency of water use in energy production and energy use in water treatment.
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Energy utility companies
These entities may be subject to new research standards or technologies regarding water usage for power plant cooling.
Water treatment facilities
These facilities may be impacted by new federal research into energy-efficient water processing technologies.
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Summary
Why It Matters
The hearing serves as the legislative foundation for the Energy and Water Research Integration Act of 2019, which proposes federal research initiatives to improve the efficiency of water use in energy production and energy use in water treatment.
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on March 7, 2019, by the Subcommittee on Energy.
- The primary focus was the 'Energy and Water Research Integration Act of 2019'.
- The legislation is a bipartisan effort led by Chairwoman Eddie Bernice Johnson and Ranking Member Frank D. Lucas.
- Energy production requires significant water usage, particularly for cooling at power plants.
- Water treatment and distribution require significant energy consumption.
- The subcommittee heard testimony from five expert witnesses representing national labs, environmental organizations, private industry, and academia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 'energy-water nexus'?
What is the purpose of the Energy and Water Research Integration Act of 2019?
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Bipartisan focus on resource integration
The hearing highlights a shift toward treating energy and water infrastructure as a single, integrated system rather than separate sectors.
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