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Submitted on October 14, 2020
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has proposed a rule to approve new showerheads, following up on President Trump's repeated pledges to eliminate restrictions and revert back to decades-old flow rates.
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Submitted on September 15, 2020
With the impending retirement of founding President and CEO Mary Ann Dickinson, the Board of Directors of the Alliance for Water Efficiency, a stakeholder-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is seeking applicants for the position of President and CEO to lead staff, board and stakeholders toward a world where communities, businesses, and ecosystems have the water they need to thrive.
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Submitted on September 8, 2020
In this issue of Water Efficiency Watch: Trump Administration Rolls Back Showerhead and Clothes Washer Efficiency; Tribute to A Water Conservation Warrior; Introduction to Conservation Planning Course with Amy Vickers; G480 Update; Chronic Underinvestment in America’s Water Infrastructure Puts the Economy at Risk; Interview with SCV’s Matt Dickens; “Sustainable Waters” Maps Water Shortages; Census Data Helps Conservation Planning; News briefs and member updates.
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Submitted on July 20, 2020
The Alliance for Water Efficiency (AWE) seeks a qualified individual to serve in the position of Program Planner. The chosen individual will be an integral part of AWE’s Chicago office. The ideal candidate must be very organized, detail oriented, and flexible.
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Submitted on July 8, 2020
In this Issue: AWE Releases Report on Water Affordability in Detroit; Congress Passes HR 2—Includes Tax Exemption for Water Conservation Rebates; Smart Irrigation Month; Upcoming Conferences; Texas Water Conservation Scorecard; Still Time to Support WaterSense; US Bureau of Reclamation provides $3.3 million to 52 WaterSMART Small-Scale Water Efficiency Projects; Tom Ash, Tireless Water Conservation Missionary; Business Member Spotlight: ConserveTrack.
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Submitted on June 30, 2020
The Alliance for Water Efficiency released its report, "An Assessment of Water Affordability and Conservation Potential in Detroit, Michigan," which evaluates water affordability and water conservation potential at the census tract level.
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Submitted on May 5, 2020
We need your help! Supportive comments are needed in response to a Federal Register notice.
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Submitted on May 4, 2020
In this issue of Water Efficiency Watch: WaterSense Needs Your Help; Learning Landscapes Grant Program; #GivingTuesdayNow; Water Sector Vigilance in response to COVID-19; 84% of Americans Want Increased Investment in Water; CalWEP Tools and Tips for Working at Home; Register for the next Innovations in Efficiency Webinar; Member Interview with Jennifer Walker; Conferences Rescheduled
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Submitted on April 29, 2020
AWE is happy to announce the launch of its Learning Landscapes Grant Program. AWE offers this grant program to support building or improving educational outdoor spaces that allow school-age children to experience hands-on, applied learning about the water our landscapes consume.
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Washing dog with WaterSense showerhead
Submitted on April 15, 2020
In a press statement released last week, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it is not making any changes at this time in WaterSense® efficiency specifications for toilets, showerheads and faucets. However, EPA is now seeking public comment and information on consumer satisfaction with the WaterSense® program.
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