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AWE Seeks Tax-Exempt Status for Water Conservation Rebates

Submitted on November 18, 2015

The Alliance for Water Efficiency is urging a change in federal tax law so that rebates and credits for water conservation and green infrastructure projects remain tax-free for recipients.

AWE President and CEO Presents the Opening Keynote at 2015 WaterSmart Innovations Conference and Exposition

Submitted on October 20, 2015

Mary Ann Dickinson, President and CEO of the Alliance for Water Efficiency, presents the opening keynote address at the 2015 WaterSmart Innovations Conference and Exposition.

California Adopts Statewide Emergency Water Conservation Regulations

Submitted on July 17, 2014

To cope with its deepening drought, the State of California adopted on July 15, 2014 an emergency resolution and regulation which mandates minimum actions by water providers to curb water waste and conserve water.

AWE Awarded United States Water Prize

Submitted on April 8, 2014

On April 7, 2014 at the National Geographic Society Headquarters in Washington, D.C. the U.S. Water Alliance and hundreds of water leaders from across the country celebrated the Alliance for Water Efficiency and others as this year's U.S. Water Prize winners.

Alliance for Water Stewardship Releases International Standard

Submitted on April 8, 2014

The Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS), a partnership of global leaders in sustainable water management, released the International Water Stewardship Standard version 1.0, the first global framework to promote sustainable freshwater use.

CO Legislature Approves Bill, Phasing in the Sale of WaterSense Labeled Water Fixtures

Submitted on April 7, 2014

The Colorado Legislature approved Senate Bill 103, phasing in the sale of WaterSense labeled water fixtures on Third Reading.

The President's Climate Data Initiative Launches with Strong Commitments, Including AWE

Submitted on March 19, 2014

On March 19, 2014, delivering on a commitment in the President’s Climate Action Plan, the White House launched the Climate Data Initiative, an ambitious new effort bringing together extensive open government data and design competitions with commitments from the private and philanthropic sectors to develop data-driven planning and resilience tools for local communities.

DOE Publishes NOI for Commercial Clothes Washers Energy and Water Conservation Standards

Submitted on March 7, 2014

On March 4, 2014 the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) published a notice of proposed rulemaking and a public meeting related to new energy conservation standards for commercial clothes washers.

Understanding Your Return on Investment: The Importance of Avoided Costs in Water Efficiency Program Evaluation

Submitted on March 15, 2013

Every water provider faces a unique set of circumstances that determine whether or not water efficiency programs will be cost-effective. What works for one water utility may or may not work for another. This is particularly true in regard to current and future costs of providing water service that can potentially be reduced, deferred, or avoided by actively reducing water demand.

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