Submitted on July 16, 2025
The Department of Energy has proposed rescinding or weakening federal water and energy efficiency standards for multiple products, which would increase water and energy consumption and raise costs for water providers and their customers. An analysis by Lawrence Berkely National...
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Submitted on June 27, 2025
In this issue... 2025 Symposium AWE Organizational Updates Research Updates Policy Updates Member Spotlight News Briefs 2025 Water Efficiency & Conservation Symposium The Countdown is On The 2025 Water Efficiency & Conservation Symposium is right around the corner! Thank you...
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Submitted on May 27, 2025
The Trump Administration is proposing to weaken or eliminate long-standing federal standards for water- and energy-efficient products, such as toilets, faucets, dishwashers, and clothes washers. These rollbacks could cost Americans $43 billion over 30 years, harm local water supplies, and...
Read More >>Submitted on May 14, 2025
After proposing changes in April to weaken federal showerhead efficiency standards, the Trump Administration is now pursuing even broader rollbacks. Media reports indicate that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is considering eliminating the successful, voluntary ENERGY STAR® program, which identifies...
Read More >>Submitted on April 1, 2025
In this issue... AWE Staff & Board of Directors 2025 Symposium Research Updates Policy Updates News from Members and Partners News Briefs AWE Staff & Board of Directors Introducing Our New Slate of Board Members In January, we were honored...
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