Publications

Below is a limited selection of downloadable publications by AWE and others. 

***Note: This page contains a limited sampling of AWE-authored publications. For a complete list of our work, see the Our Work page in the IMPACT section.*** 

 

Energy-Water Nexus: A Blueprint for Action and Policy Agenda

Topics: Water and Energy, Water and Land Use Planning
Author: Alliance for Water Efficiency and American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy
Publication Date: May 1, 2011
The Blueprint for Action addresses three broad elements: policy/codes, research, and programs. In developing it, the Alliance for Water Efficiency and the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy analyzed and consolidated contributions from over fifty thought-leaders from across the energy and water efficiency communities. The goal of this blueprint and policy agenda is to provide a framework for collaborative action, funding, and policy development.   
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Putting Green to Work

Topics: Water and Land Use Planning
Author: American Rivers
Publication Date: September 2, 2010
Introduces the idea of ‘bright green’ infrastructure—projects that protect, restore or replicate natural function or that create real reductions in water use, and provide additional benefits. Advocates for expanding the Green Project Reserve to meet demand for GSI projects, and for focusing the funding on the types of projects that maximize multiple benefits. American Rivers is a leading national organization standing up for healthy rivers so communities can thrive. American Rivers protects and restores America’s rivers for the benefit of people, wildlife and nature...
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Increasing Water Efficiency in California’s Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Sector

Topics: Commercial, Industrial, Institutional, Water and Land Use Planning, Water Conservation Programs, Planning, & Evaluation
Author: Natural Resources Defense Council
Publication Date: May 26, 2009
This May 2009 issue paper examines the range of potential water savings measures and practices, as well as their application in specific industries. In addition, we present case studies of water agencies and businesses across California to offer insights into how some of these programs have been implemented, the costs and benefits of the programs, and some of the barriers and challenges that water agencies and businesses face. Lastly, we offer recommendations for what water agencies, businesses and government can do to promote smart water efficiency practices and save water in the CII sector...
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WaterSmart Guidebook for New Businesses

Topics: Commercial, Industrial, Institutional, Water Conservation Programs, Planning, & Evaluation
Author: East Bay Municipal Utility District
Publication Date: July 1, 2008
The East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) has developed the WaterSmart Guidebook: A Water Use Efficiency Plan and Review Guide for New Businesses to provide information on water saving technologies applicable in the commercial, industrial, and institutional sectors. This guidebook is intended for use as a resource by: existing and new businesses developers, consultants, and designers planning agencies; and water providers (for plan review and/or for reviewing and estimating water use at existing businesses, respectively) Sincere Thanks to EBMUD The Alliance for...
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