Modeling Energy Water Dynamics and Regional Interactions in a Multi Model Framework

Local and regional variability in water resource availability can have cascading effects on local and regional power system dynamics. Adequately capturing these interactions requires a multi-sector modeling framework that retains fidelity to appropriate spatial and temporal scales of each sector. We have developed a flexible and integrated modeling framework that captures the dynamic multi-scale interactions among energy and water sectors subject to weather/climate, socioeconomic, and policy stress scenarios. We are using this framework to study the vulnerability and resilience of coupled energy and water systems from local to continental scales under a variety of scenarios. In particular, we are exploring how different model configurations, levels of complexity, multi-model coupling strategies, and spatiotemporal resolutions influence simulation fidelity and the propagation of uncertainties across a range of …