AWE Launches New Consumer Web Site

HWW Site LogoOn January 16, 2012, AWE officially launched its new water efficiency web site Home Water Works, featuring an advanced household water calculator.  This stunning web site was created to give consumers the best and most relevant information about conserving water at home, and offers water saving tips and information about every major water-using fixture and appliance found in homes today.  Learn more here. By popular demand, another HWW webinar has been scheduled, click here for details.

Two Job Openings at AWE

AWE is thrilled to announce that it has two new job openings in its Chicago office. AWE is looking for candidates to fill the position of Project Coordinator and Program Assistant. Click on the job title for further information.

Drainline Study Needs Final Funding

1 PERC-logo-colorAn important study on Building Drainline Blockages is just short of funding it needs to move forward.  Click here for more information and to find out how to support the project.

Report on Water Efficiency for Instream Flow in the Colorado River Basin

Report CoverThe Alliance for Water Efficiency, American Rivers and the Environmental Law Institute have issued a report outlining the practical possibilities for linking water efficiency efforts and healthier instream flows in the Colorado River basin.  For more information, click here. 

2011 International Water Forum at the United Nations

2011 Water Forum LogoOn September 16, 2011, the International Water Forum at the United Nations convened world leaders, academics, non-governmental organizations, and private sector representatives to take the first step toward organizing a worldwide education and awareness campaign on the global water crisis.  AWE took part in the proceedings.  Learn more here.

Back to the Future: The Next 50 Years

CAII ConferenceAWE's President and CEO, Mary Ann Dickinson, the current President of the Board of Directors of the California Irrigation Institute, cordially invites you to attend their 50th Annual Conference set to be held in Sacramento, CA on January 30-31, 2012.  This conference is honoring 50 years of achievement in California water, as well as focusing on the next 50 years of needed efficiency.  Learn more here.

AWE and ACEEE Create Water-Energy Blueprint

Blueprint CoverWith grant support from the Turner Foundation, AWE and ACEEE convened a panel of over fifty national experts on energy and water efficiency to develop a blueprint for realizing the substantial economic and environmental benefits to the nation from a combined approach towards more efficient water and energy systems.  Learn more here.

Great Lakes Rates Primer Released

GL Rates Primer CoverThe Alliance for Water Efficiency has released a report designed to provide water utilities and community stakeholders with an introduction to the key principles and concepts of sustainable ratemaking.  Learn more here.