January 13, 2023
Report

Coordination and Planning for Water and Power System Resilience - Workshop Report

Abstract

Water and power utilities are interdependent, subject to many of the same natural and manmade hazards, and critical for the well-being of communities and society. In April 2021, a virtual workshop was held that brought together representatives from water, wastewater, and electric utilities; government organizations; water and electricity based professional associations; consulting firms; and researcher organizations to explore water and power system interdependencies and resilience. The workshop, organized by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) and funded by the United States Department of Energy (DOE) Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO), explored a vision for coordinated and resilient water and electric utilities of the future and identified barriers and strategies for increased coordination and integrated planning between water and power utilities. Workshop participants suggested next steps and areas where federal research and support would be beneficial. This report documents that key outcomes of the workshop.

Published: January 13, 2023

Citation

Homer J.S., J.S. Rice, K. Mongird, and K. Oikonomou. 2021. Coordination and Planning for Water and Power System Resilience - Workshop Report Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.