Blue Boundaries
The Critical Role of Water Constraints in Energy Generation
Water is an essential input to all aspects of the energy system including fuel extraction, fuel processing, electricity production, and end-use applications. Consequently, the global growth in energy demand has accelerated the pressure on water systems in terms of withdrawals, consumption and pollution (both thermal and chemical). The energy demand for water in thermal power plants has been highlighted by many recent examples where local water scarcities have impacted the operation and planning of power plants. The focus of this panel is to discuss the fundamental water requirements of energy systems and to explore how these pressures might change as regions change their energy technologies.

MODERATOR
William Moomaw
Professor | Tufts University
William Moomaw is Professor of International Environmental Policy at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University, where he founded the International Environment and Resource Policy Program and co-founded the Global Development and Environment Institute. He is a physical chemist, who works to translate science and technology into policy terms using interdisciplinary tools. He was a coordinating lead author of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) chapter on greenhouse gas emissions reduction in 2001, and was a lead author of three IPCC reports. He provides advice to energy sector companies and governments on significant environmental issues. He has also facilitated negotiation sessions with government, business and non-governmental representatives on international environmental treaties.

David M. Lukcic
Manager | Tampa Electric Company
David M. Lukcic is manager of environmental capital projects in the Environmental, Health & Safety department of Tampa Electric, a subsidiary of TECO Energy. He is responsible for major capital projects such as power plants, transmission lines, and major infrastructure.
Mr. Lukcic oversees Tampa Electric’s $450 million selective catalytic reduction (SCR) project, the single-largest environmental project initiated by the company. Under the Regional Reclaimed Water Initiative, Mr. Lukcic created the first regional public-private partnership within Tampa Electric.

Rachel Sheinbein
Senior Associate | CMEA Capital
Rachel Sheinbein joined CMEA Capital’s Energy and Materials team in 2008. In addition to her work with CMEA, Rachel volunteers for Imagine H2O, a not-for-profit that is turning water problems into entrepreneurial opportunities. Before CMEA, Rachel was a consultant for start-ups in the areas of bio-plastics, solar, and water treatment. For the 9 years prior to consulting, Rachel worked in several positions at Intel Corporation, including as a Chemical Engineer for industrial liquid waste and waste water systems, Program Manager for Environmental Health & Safety, and Product Manager for Supply Chain IT. She holds a Chemical Engineering degree from the University of Pennsylvania and earned an M.B.A. and a Master’s in Civil and Environmental Engineering from MIT.

Vincent Tidwell
Principal Member | Sandia National Laboratories
Dr. Vincent Tidwell is a principal member of the technical staff at Sandia National Laboratories. He has 20 years experience conducting and managing research on basic and applied projects in resource management, energy systems, nuclear waste isolation, petroleum recovery, and groundwater contamination characterization. Most recently his efforts have focused on establishing a multi-agency, multi-university center devoted to the creation and application of computer-aided decision support tools and stakeholder mediated decision processes. Current projects focus on the energy-water nexus, watershed management, design of water and thermal credit trading systems, climate change impacts, and market penetration of renewable energy systems.