Katie Merrill
Water Conservation Coordinator, A.P.P.L.E. Center
- Nevada City, California
- United States
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Re: Water Efficiency Outreach Suggestions & Costs
2012-01-26 13:54:15 UTC
Rob: Thank you for the information! We have actually been looking at Watersmart Software to help improve our billing process and communication with water customers in Nevada City! I'd love to directly contact you and get more information and price estimates!
Megan: Thank you also for the great information! Providing low flow shower heads and aerators is a main and prioritized component of our outreach program. Also, thank you for the Next Step Living contact! It's always great to check out successful programs!
Cheers,
Katie
KatieĀ Merrill
A.P.P.L.E. Center
United States -
Water Efficiency Outreach Suggestions & Costs
2012-01-12 14:51:22 UTC
We are developing a water efficiency outreach program in Nevada City (pop. 3,000), a small, historic mining town in Northern California. The water utility is run by the city and recently switched from flat rate to metered billing. For the first time customers are paying for actual volume of water used and some are upset at billing increases. Water supply is not an issue for Nevada City, in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, so incentives for a program are economical (reducing bill costs) and ecological (benefiting the watershed). We are developing an outreach plan for the city and trying to provide suggestions for actions with different levels of investment.
The question(s):
1. What are some of the best or most creative actions to take to increase efficiency of water use for residential homes?
2. What are the costs of running a successful outreach program? Assuming there are different amounts depending on incentives of program such as rebates, subsidies, etc. Are there examples?
As we develop a new program we are open to innovative ideas and curious about real costs, challenges, and best practices.
Thank you,
Katie Merrill and Ellis Garvin
KatieĀ Merrill
A.P.P.L.E. Center
United States
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