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Concerning the Passage of Legislation Critical of Efficiency Standards

Submitted on July 16, 2024

Submitted by Ron Burke, President and CEO In May and July of 2024, the U.S. House of Representatives passed bills (H.R.6192 and H.R. 7700) that threaten to block or weaken federal water and energy efficiency product standards. The Alliance for...

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AWE Welcomes New Research Assistant

Submitted on July 9, 2024

We are thrilled to introduce you to our newest team member, Fiona Reyes! Fiona is joining the team as a research assistant to support our Outdoor Water Savings Research Initiative. Her main priority will be creating a resource that highlights...

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Water Efficiency Watch – July 2024

Submitted on July 1, 2024

In this issue... 2024 Water Efficiency & Conservation Symposium Research Updates Policy Updates News from Members and Partners News Briefs 2024 Water Efficiency & Conservation Symposium This spring has been busy as our team has been working behind the scenes...

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Water Smart Strategies for Colorado River Basin Communities

Submitted on June 3, 2024

Submitted by Liesel Hans, Director of Programs I was invited to present at the Getches-Wilkinson Center at the University of Colorado, Boulder Conference on the Colorado River, co-convened with the Water & Tribes Initiative. The event brings together thought leaders...

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Uncovering the Power of Behavior: Participate in AWE’s Latest Project to Transform Residential Irrigation

Submitted on May 14, 2024

Submitted by Liesel Hans, Director of Programs I am nothing if not competitive. Every spring, I engage in an unspoken game of chicken to see how long I can go before activating my automatic sprinkler system without impacting our much-used,...

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