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Lack of Water Efficiency Funding Undercuts Fight Against Drought

Submitted on May 25, 2021

With the current drought already impacting over 90 million people in the U.S. and with water scarcity likely to get worse because of population growth and climate change, there is an urgent need to invest in water efficiency.

Water Efficiency Watch - May 2021

Submitted on May 18, 2021

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White House Announces Infrastructure/Jobs Plan - Promising Investments for Water Efficiency

Submitted on April 1, 2021

Yesterday the White House announced its American Jobs Plan with a focus on economic development and job creation through infrastructure investment. AWE and its member organizations are currently analyzing the plan and working with congress and Biden administration officials to ensure funding for water-efficient infrastructure and products are included.

Water Efficiency Watch - March 2021

Submitted on March 10, 2021

In this Issue of Water Efficiency Watch: AWE Hires Ron Burke as President and CEO; AWE Releases Cooling Tower Estimating Model and Guide; Ron Voglewede Appointed to Michigan Council on Climate Solutions; WSI 2021; Legal Appeal of DOE Rulemakings; AWWA Releases New G480 Standard; New EPA Specifications; Fix a Leak Week; Tax-Exempt Rebates in GREEN Act; Upcoming Webinars; AWE Corporate Advisory Council; News Briefs.

AWE Hires Ron Burke as President and CEO

Submitted on March 4, 2021

The Alliance for Water Efficiency (AWE) is excited to announce the hiring of Ron Burke as its new President and CEO.

AWE Releases Cooling Tower Estimating Model and Guide

Submitted on February 24, 2021

AWE has released its highly-anticipated Cooling Tower Estimating Model (CTEM).and the accompanying guide titled, "Taking Inventory: A Guide for Identifying Cooling Towers and Estimating Water Use."

AWE Files Federal Legal Appeals to Protect Efficiency Standards for Showerheads, Clothes Washers and Dryers

Submitted on January 28, 2021

Environment America, U.S. PIRG and the Alliance for Water Efficiency have filed two appeals to protect federal efficiency standards for showerheads , clothes washers and dryers . The suits challenge two new Department of Energy rules. One rule changes the definition of a showerhead, and the other rule creates a new class of clothes washers and dryers with no water or energy-saving requirements.

Water Efficiency Watch - January 2021

Submitted on January 13, 2021

In this issue of Water Efficiency Watch: Department of Energy Issues Final Rules That Slash Efficiency Standards; AWE and Water & Planning Network Host a Webinar; Welcome to Two New AWE Board Members; New Category of G480 Verification; Open Channel Systems; Fix a Leak Week; AWE Member Interview: Jill Greiner; Beta Test the Revamped Home Water Works Site; WaterSmart Innovations Conference and Exposition Issues Call for Abstracts; California Irrigation Institute Conference; WateReuse Symposium; ACE 21; News Briefs.

Welcome Two New Board Members for 2021

Submitted on January 4, 2021

AWE is excited to announce the addition of two new Directors to its Board.

Department of Energy Final Rules Slash Efficiency Standards

Submitted on December 16, 2020

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a final rule yesterday that adopts a revised definition for "showerhead," and separate definitions for "body spray" and "safety shower showerhead"...

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