The California State Water Project is the largest single user of electricity in California. It consumes an average of 5 billion kWh per year, which is more than 25% of the total electricity consumption for the entire state of New Mexico.
The need for global solutions to environmental, social, and economic challenges is greater than ever. The Center for Sustainable Systems, within the School of Natural Resources and Environment at the University of Michigan, leads interdisciplinary research to support the design, assessment, and management of systems that meet societal needs in a more sustainable manner.

