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20 Years of the Energy Policy Act: 18 Trillion Gallons Saved Through More Efficient Toilets

Submitted on July 26, 2019

Saturday, March 22 (2014) marks World Water Day, an international day of reflection on our planet’s water challenges. This year also marks another significant moment in water history: the 20th anniversary of the implementation of the Energy Policy Act, which...

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Water Efficiency Watch – July 2019

Submitted on July 19, 2019

In this issue of Water Efficiency Watch… AWE Releases Sustainable Landscapes: A Utility Program Guide, and Announces July 24 Webinar Nevada Passes Conservation Legislation in Response to AWE Scorecard U.S. Chamber of Commerce Supports WaterSense Funding and Tax-Exempt Rebates Peter...

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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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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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