Water Distribution Systems on the Spot: Energy Market Opportunities for Water Utilities
Publication: Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management
Volume 148, Issue 3
Abstract
Forum papers are thought-provoking opinion pieces or essays founded in fact, sometimes containing speculation, on a civil engineering topic of general interest and relevance to the readership of the journal. The views expressed in this Forum article do not necessarily reflect the views of ASCE or the Editorial Board of the journal.
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Volume 148 • Issue 3 • March 2022
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Received: Aug 24, 2021
Accepted: Nov 24, 2021
Published online: Jan 10, 2022
Published in print: Mar 1, 2022
Discussion open until: Jun 10, 2022
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