CleanTechnica•5 months ago
7 US States Fail To Agree On How To Share Colorado River Water
- •Seven US states have failed to reach an agreement on sharing the Colorado River's diminishing water resources, exacerbating existing supply-demand imbalances.
- •This ongoing water crisis poses significant risks to hydropower generation capacity in the region, potentially leading to reduced grid reliability and increased electricity prices for large consumers.
- •Developers of thermal power plants (e.g., CCGT, simple-cycle) and large industrial loads, including datacenters, should anticipate increased operational costs or siting challenges due to potential water restrictions and higher water prices in the Colorado River basin states.
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