DISTRIBUTECH International 2020

Screening of "Thirst for Power": A documentary film in its DISTRIBUTECH premiere followed by a panel discussion (Room 217A)

29 Jan 20
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Mega Session

Speaker(s): Michael Webber, Deputy Director of the Energy Institute, Josey Centennial Professor in Energy Resources, Co-Director of the Clean Energy Incubator at the Austin Technology Incubator, Professor of Mechanical Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin; Debbi Wells, Conference Manager, Clarion Events; Paula Gold-Williams, President & CEO, CPS Energy ; Sharelynn Moore, Senior Vice President, Networked Solutions, Itron Inc.; Kimberly Britton, CEO, EPIcenter; David Elve, Chief Marketing Officer, PayGo

Click HERE to enjoy the film's trailer.
Water and energy are the two fundamental components of a society, and they are interconnected. Thirst for Power, shot on location across France, California, and Texas, explores the history of civilization's quest to procure abundant water and energy -- from ancient Roman aqueducts in Europe to modern America's vast hydroelectric infrastructure. The film explores our dependence on water for energy as well as vulnerabilities in our current systems. Changing the way we think about water and energy can secure the long-term sustainability of both precious resources. The documentary is adapted from Dr. Michael E. Webber's book "Thirst for Power: Energy, Water, and Human Survival." Combining anecdotes and personal stories with insights into the latest science of energy and water, both the book and the documentary identify a hopeful path toward wise long-range water-energy decisions and a more reliable and abundant future for humanity.