Advancing the Energy-Water Nexus // How Governors Can Bridge Their Conservation Goals
To lower the cost and environmental impact of electricity, states will want to manage water resources with as little energy consumption as possible. Opportunities may also exist to integrate energy and water conservation efforts to unlock benefits for both systems. Governors play an important role in coordinating and integrating such efforts, as they have a unique ability to break down regulatory silos to create better policy designs that can leverage limited state funds, avoid waste and protect the environment.