Demand-Side Water Conservation Initiatives

Training Provided by Lorman Education Services nMany water utilities are having to prepare conservation, drought preparedness and diverse water supply plans to meet existing and future water demands. Internal and external factors are causing water shortages, rate impacts, conflicts among neighboring water users, and both real and perceived unreliable water supplies. These circumstances are impacting businesses, homeowners, and the health and security of our modern existence. Brown and Caldwell is helping utilities, government agencies and private companies nationwide develop effective solutions to manage increasing water demands with dwindling water resources. Our team has a proven track record in water conservation and drought preparedness evaluation and implementation to help your organiza¬tion achieve water efficiency objectives. This teleconference will help your organization understand the factors causing the problems and provides tested, workable solutions to address them. Without demand side management the risks are costly and unmanageable impacts on the public water supply. n nLearning Objectives n- You will be able to quote specific examples of demand side management by use sector n- You will be able to formulate the benefits of demand side conservation programs n- You will be able to breakdown challenging management factors n- You will be able to integrate a step by step approach to building your program.

Demand-Side Water Conservation Initiatives Agenda

1. Overview
1. "Uwe Ka Lani Ola Ka Honua" . . . "When the Heavens Weep, the Earth Lives"
2. Why Demand Side, Why Now?
2. 5 Main Points
1. Overview of Practices and Programs
1. Evolution of Demand Side Conservation Practices, Drivers, Constraints, Benefits
a. Historical, Political, Cultural Forces
b. Resource Constraints and Challenges
c. Examples of Geographic Diversity
1. Hawaiian Islands
2. Florida
3. California
4. Other States
2. State and Federal Programs, Laws and Guidelines
a. Plumbing Fixtures
b. Energy and Water Conservation Appliances
c. EPA Response to Climate Change - Impacts on Utility Business
2. Specific Examples of Demand Side Management by Use Sector
1. Residential Indoor Use
2. Residential Outdoor Use
3. Large Irrigation Such as Recreation and Public Open Space
4. Agricultural Irrigation
5. Commercial, Industrial and Institutional Uses
6. Water Utilities Internal Operations
7. Role of Reclaimed or Recycled Water Applications
8. Environmental Restoration Partnering and Collaborations
3. Benefits of Demand Side Conservation Programs
1. Cost Benefit Assessment of Demand Side Conservation
a. Comparison With Traditional Utility Capital Improvement or Expansion
b. Commercial, Industrial and Institutional Bottom Lines
c. Triple Bottom Line Comparison
2. Fiscal Realities
a. Show Me the Money!
b. Ways to Leverage
c. Pricing, Rates and Benefits
3. Comparison of Preparedness and Response Programs
a. Drought and Unintended Consequences
b. Secondary and Tertiary Impacts
4. Challenging Management Factors
1. Climate Vaiability and Response by Water Managers
2. Regulatory and Resource Management Agencies Involvement
3. Water Quality Impacts
4. Energy Costs and Use
5. Greenhouse Gas Production and Regulation
6. Peaking Demand Impacts
7. Communications, Customer Service and Outreach
8. Impacts on Natural Systems Components, Understanding Natural System Contributions
5. Step by Step Approach to Building Your Program
1. Strategic Components
2. Action Plans
3. Implementation and Evaluation
4. Feedback and Renewal

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