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AWE Seeks Applicants for Director of Programs Position

Submitted on December 21, 2021

General Duties and Responsibilities: The Director of Programs will develop deep knowledge of each project, and program operations, and will focus on the following three areas: program leadership and management, external relationships, and knowledge management. The Director will work closely...

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Department of Energy Officially Reverses Weakened Showerhead Standards

Submitted on December 17, 2021

On December 16th the Department of Energy (DOE) officially reversed weakened showerhead standards adopted under the Trump Administration. Since 1994, showerheads have been limited to a 2.5 gallons per minute (gpm) standard, and in 2013 this requirement was amended to...

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Sign Letter to U.S. Senate in Support of Making Water Conservation Rebates Tax-Free

Submitted on November 30, 2021

On November 19th, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Build Back Better Act, which includes language to make water conservation rebates tax-free. While energy conservation rebates were made tax-free in 1992, homeowners continue to be taxed on rebates for...

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Water Efficiency Watch – November 2021

Submitted on November 17, 2021

In this issue of Water Efficiency Watch… WaterSmart Innovations Recap AWE Direct Distribution Programs with Flume and Rachio AWE Comment Letter in favor of WaterSense Funding NAWL 2021 Abstracts for EWTS Learning Landscapes Grant Awardees Member Spotlight World Toilet Day...

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Infrastructure Bill Passes with $400 Million in New Water Efficiency Grant Funds

Submitted on November 9, 2021

On November 5th, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 3684, the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which had previously passed the U.S. Senate. President Biden is expected to sign the bill into law soon. AWE has been the...

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