1. The Water / Energy Nexus Avoiding limits on our energy future

2. The Water / Energy Nexus Water use and availability will soon limit emerging opportunities for energy independence and economic development.

3. The Water / Energy Nexus Water use and availabilitywilllimit our energy choices without substantial efficiency improvements. Shale Gas? 3 MM gal /well & quality concerns Carbon sequestration? 25% greater water usage Biofuels? Doubling of water consumption for fuels 1 concentrating solar 2 combined cycle

4. The Water / Energy Nexus Provide water with consistent quantity and quality to avoid limiting our energy choices. Facing challenges like too little water, too much water, & poor water quality

5. The Water / Energy Nexus Rapid growth in reuse and desalination Improvements in energy efficiency of water treatment Supply of water for human and ecological needs on a competitive basis; technologies to reduce use and increase reuse of water with minimum increase in cost and energy.

6. The Water / Energy Nexus The technologies we develop will enable effective use and reuse of water and increase access to water for economic growth.

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