The New Oil: Energy Demand and Water Resources

Explore the intricate relationship between energy demand and water resources in this thought-provoking 1-hour 10-minute conference talk from the Aspen Environment Forum 2009. Delve into the concept of water as a commodity and its parallels with oil, examining the crucial link between water and energy sectors. Investigate topics such as leakage, information management, and the changing patterns in water usage. Analyze the role of alternative energy sources, energy storage solutions, and the impact of externalities on water management. Gain insights into system losses, efficiency improvements, and innovative technologies like desalination and drip irrigation. Engage with expert discussions on growth, social product, and the challenges faced in balancing energy needs with water conservation.

Introduction
Water is a commodity
The oil analogy
Linking water and energy
Leakage
State of Information
Stationarity
Water as a commodity
Incentives
Efficiency
Patterns of change
Alternative Energy
Water
Energy Storage
Externalities
System losses
Question from Bob
Question from the floor
Increased efficiencies
Desalinization
Drip Irrigation
Growth Social Product