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The Impact of CO2 Emission Contraints on U.S. Electric Sector Water Use
Citation:
Cameron, C., W. Yelverton, R. Dodder, AND J. West. The Impact of CO2 Emission Contraints on U.S. Electric Sector Water Use. Water Resources Research Institute Conference, Raleigh, NC, March 20 - 21, 2013.
Impact/Purpose:
The purpose of this poster is to present an analysis of how constraints on U.S. energy system carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions could affect water withdrawal and consumption in the U.S. electric sector through 2055 at the regional level.
Description:
The U.S. electric power sector’s reliance on water makes it vulnerable to increased water temperature and drought resulting from climate change. Here we analyze how constraints on U.S. energy system carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions could affect water withdrawal and consumption in the U.S. electric sector through 2055. EPA’s U.S. 9-region (EPAUS9r) MARKAL least-cost optimization energy systems model with updated water use factors for electricity generating technologies is used for this analysis.