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.***
Topics: Commercial, Industrial, Institutional
Publication Date: March 15, 2016
The Plumbing Efficiency Research Coalition (PERC) announced the publication of the Phase 2.1 supplemental report on the drainline transport of solid waste in building drains. The Phase 2.1 report details the findings from additional work the Coalition was able to conduct using remaining funds carried over from the PERC 2.0 research study. The Drainline Transport of Solid Waste in Buildings – Phase 2.0 was originally released in September of 2015. The PERC 2.1 findings appear as a new appendix to the PERC 2.0 report.
The Phase 2.1 supplemental report focuses on two previously...
Topics: Commercial, Industrial, Institutional
Publication Date: November 18, 2012
The Plumbing Efficiency Research Coalition (PERC) released The Drainline Transport of Solid Waste in Buildings report in November 2012. The study provided important insights into the performance of long buildings building drains that can be found in commercial buildings, and highlighted needs for future research. This page provides an overview and links to download the final report and associated materials.
PERC was formed in January 2009 through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop research projects that support the development of water efficiency and sustainable...
Topics: Commercial, Industrial, Institutional, Water and Land Use Planning, Water Conservation Programs, Planning, & Evaluation
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...
Topics: Commercial, Industrial, Institutional, Water Conservation Programs, Planning, & Evaluation
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...