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Barrier to Debt Financing Finally Fixed

Submitted on July 17, 2019

Policy Change by Government Accounting Standards Board Allows Debt Financing Water conservation and green infrastructure projects can finally once again be debt financed with water utility capex funds. This is a major new development that should help reduce the rate...

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Join Our Email Mailing List

Submitted on July 2, 2019

The Alliance for Water Efficiency (AWE) maintains a mailing list to keep in contact with its members and all those interested in the latest happenings in water conservation and efficiency. To receive updates on all AWE activities, the efforts of...

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Template RFP Released for Bidding AMI Systems

Submitted on July 2, 2019

The Alliance for Water Efficiency, in conjunction with the California Water Efficiency Partnership, has released a template Request for Proposals (RFP) document that utilities can use for bidding Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) systems. The RFP endeavors to be technology neutral,...

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McManis Family Vineyards Supports the Alliance for Water Efficiency Through Wine Sales

Submitted on July 2, 2019

Thank you to McManis Family Vineyards for supporting the Alliance for Water Efficiency, and for their continued efforts to be efficient water users in the production of their award-winning wines. Click to learn more about this certified sustainable winery.   

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California Drought Emergency Declared by Governor Jerry Brown

Submitted on July 2, 2019

With California facing water shortfalls in the driest year in recorded state history, Governor Brown today proclaimed a State of Emergency and directed state officials to take all necessary actions to prepare for these drought conditions. The Governor’s drought State of...

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