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This powerpoint presentation begins by providing a brief overview of Seattle Public Utilities, and goes on to presentthe results from assessment of climateimpacts on supply and demand, andSeattle Public Utilities'adaptation options. Presentation conclusions indicate the following:climate change would result in decrease in availablesupply if no change in operations;would need new source of supply some time after 2050;conservation has and will play a huge role;cultivating expansive list of adaptation options, initialfocus on technical, behavioral and political;technical - significant untapped flexibility in current system;behavioral - 15 mgd of conservation through 2030;political - significant collaboration on multiple fronts;enhance flexibility of existing system, leverageadaptation options before making major infrastructureinvestments; and,opportunity to expand our spheres of influence. Includes figures.

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Edition: Vol. - No. Published: 11/01/2008 Number of Pages: 39File Size: 1 file , 1.8 MB