IRRIGATION ENERGY REQUIREMENTS IN THE 17 WESTERN STATES

Data are presented on the quantity of fuel of various types used to pump irrigation water in each producing area of the 17 Western states. These data were computed on the basis of pumping lift, mix of distribution systems, mix of power units, and average pump and power plant efficiencies. An average of 863 thousand kcal is required per A-ft of water, supplied mainly by natural gas and electricity.