Come join Young Professionals in Energy  as we  discuss with experts from policy, business, and technology about the Energy Water Food Nexus.

Energy, Water, and Food are three inextricably linked resources that are vital to our lives. Globally food production accounts for 70% of water use and 30% of energy consumption.  In 2013 Hydroelectric power accounted for 12% of power generation in California but in 2014 that number was 6%. What caused this shift? The drought.

As resources become increasingly constrained the balancing tradeoffs becomes a higher priority. In the case of the current  California drought using water to irrigate crops might promote food production but it can also reduce river flows and hydropower potential.

Thanks to our host MoFo!