Impact of wind energy on water savings--helping states hit with severe drought

LBNL and NREL report (http://eetd.lbl.gov/node/60652) quantifies the impact of wind deployments due to renewable portfolio standards (RPS).  These renewable energy projects have reduced the amount of water withdrawn and consumed by conventional power plants.  Look at California and Texas two states with severe droughts; both states are benefiting from wind power.

 

Water savings, billions gallons