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AWE Seeks Signers to Letters of Support for S. 1464 and H.R. 448

Submitted on May 23, 2019

November 17, 2017 Update: A letter signed by 97 organizations has been sent to members of Congress. Energy efficiency rebates from energy utilities are exempt from federal tax, but not rebates from water utilities, whether they be rebates for drinking water...

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CalWEP Marks Official Launch and Evolution

Submitted on May 23, 2019

SACRAMENTO— Nearly 150 water conservation professionals, water industry leaders and elected officials came together March 7 in Sacramento to mark the official launch and evolution of the California Water Efficiency Partnership (CalWEP).   Over the past several years, the Partnership has...

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California Water Efficiency Partnership Announces New Board and Officers

Submitted on May 23, 2019

The California Water Efficiency Partnership (CalWEP)  has announced the election of a new Board and Officers to lead the organization. CalWEP represents more than 200 water supplier and organization members statewide, working together to foster leadership, expertise and collaboration to...

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Water Efficiency Watch – May 2019

Submitted on May 21, 2019

In this issue of Water Efficiency Watch… WaterSense on the Budget Chopping Block Again   WaterSense New Home Specification Released   Imperial Irrigation District Sues to Stop Colorado River Drought Contingency Plans   AWE Releases Report on State-Level Water Loss Laws in the...

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WaterSense Proposed for Elimination Once Again

Submitted on April 17, 2019

April 22, 2019 Update: A letter signed by 126 organizations has been sent to members of Congress. President Trump has released his budget for FY2020, and it proposes to eliminate the WaterSense program – yet again. As you all know, we...

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