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AWE Files Comments on Proposed DOE Showerhead and Clothes Washer Regulations That Would Severely Reduce Water Efficiency

Submitted on August 13, 2020

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced two different rulemakings to change the definitions of showerheads and create a new unregulated class of Clothes Washers, following up on President Trump's repeated pledges to tamper with water efficiency and revert back...

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AWE Seeks Applicants for Program Planner Position

Submitted on July 20, 2020

The Alliance for Water Efficiency (AWE) seeks a qualified individual to serve in the position of Program Planner. The chosen individual will be an integral part of AWE’s Chicago office. The ideal candidate must be very organized, detail oriented, and...

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Water Efficiency Watch – July 2020

Submitted on July 8, 2020

In this issue of Water Efficiency Watch: AWE Releases Report on Water Affordability in Detroit Congress Passes HR 2—Includes Tax Exemption for Water Conservation Rebates Smart Irrigation Month; Upcoming Conferences Texas Water Conservation Scorecard Still Time to Support WaterSense US...

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Water Efficiency Watch – May 2020

Submitted on May 4, 2020

In this issue of Water Efficiency Watch… WaterSense Needs Your Help! Learning Landscapes Grant Program #GivingTuesdayNow Water Sector Vigilance in response to COVID-19 84% of Americans Want Increased Investment in Water CalWEP Tools and Tips for Working at Home Register...

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Call To Action: Supportive Comments are Needed on WaterSense Products by July 24

Submitted on April 30, 2020

We need your help! Supportive comments are needed in response to a Federal Register notice.  On April 7, 2020 EPA announced in a press release  that it has completed a review of WaterSense® product performance criteria, and decided not to make any changes...

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