Alliance For Water Efficiency
Alliance For Water Efficiency
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Mission
The Alliance for Water Efficiency is dedicated to the efficient and sustainable use of water. North America's authoritative resource for water conservation and efficiency.
About
2018 was the eleventh year for the Alliance for Water Efficiency (AWE), and significant progress was made on a number of important projects and initiatives. 1.Numerous projects funded through grants and membership contributions were completed in 2018 and are as follows: (in no particular order)a.Texas Economic Benefits Report AWE led a Texas Water Foundation project evaluating statewide investments in water efficiency and the positive impact on the economy and job creation within the state. AWE published a Report entitled Impact of Water Efficiency Program Expenditure on the Texas Economy.b.Los Angeles Department of Water & Power Avoided Cost Study AWE led an avoided cost case study in the City of Los Angeles on how water conservation avoided costs and reduced customer water bills. AWE published a Report entitled Lower Water Bills: The City of Los Angeles Shows How Water Conservation and Efficient Water Rates Produce Affordable and Sustainable Use.c.State Survey of Climate Change Resiliency Efforts AWE, together with the Environmental Law Institute, undertook a comprehensive review of laws, regulations, policies and programs at the state level to catalog findings and identify trends in climate change planning related to water resources. The results of the survey were summarized in a final published Report. d.Texas Municipal Water Conservation Planning Tool This project for the Texas State Water Development Board was completed by an AWE-led team to develop an Excel-based municipal water conservation planning tool to be used by Texas utilities in the development of their 2019 water conservation plans, the 2021 Regional Water Plans, the 2022 State Water Plan, and beyond. e.California Policy for Onsite Systems AWE, along with the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC), conducted stakeholder outreach in regional workshops in California to gather feedback on the draft model state regulation. In all, 130 participants attended the three regional workshops. In early 2018, AWE and SFPUC issued a report entitled California Water Policy Challenge: Bridging the Gap between Water Innovation and Regulation in California-Developing a Statewide Policy for Onsite Non-Potable Water Systems: Stakeholder Outreach.f.Water Efficiency and Conservation State Scorecard At the beginning of 2018 AWE published a report that provides a comprehensive review of some of the most powerful means of promoting the efficient use of water: state laws. It is a five-year update to AWEs 2012 report Water Efficiency and Conservation State Scorecard: An Assessment of Laws and Policies.g.Emerging Water Technology Symposium AWE served on the planning committee for this conference dealing with new water-using technologies, and participated actively in the conference proceedings. The conference was held in Ontario, California in May of 2018.h.AWWA Water Conservation Division Annual Social In 2018, AWE managed funds for the American Water Works Association Water Conservation Division Annual Social Event held in June.i.Technical Assistance AWE staff fielded over 100 technical assistance requests in 2018. Technical assistance remains a core function of AWE, and an important benefit and connection to the membership.j.Educational Webinars In 2018, AWE held nine webinars on numerous water efficiency topics, including three outdoor water webinars in collaboration with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Topics included water rates and conservation, exemplary utility programs, the State Scorecard, information on the new California chapter, and outdoor irrigation. The webinars were attended (or viewed online) by nearly 1,600 people.2.Work continued during 2018 on a number of other grant-funded projects that were not actually finished in 2018, but which will be completed in 2019 or later: (in no particular order)a.Coordination with the California Chapter. In 2017, AWE approved its first state chapter, the California Water Efficiency Partnership. During 2018 AWEs CEO served as part-time Executive Director of the new chapter, helping to get the new organization stabilized. This Chapter work will continue until mid-2019.b.Outdoor Water Savings Research Initiatives Work continued during 2018 on these three-year study projects. The two study topics underway are: Evaluating the Benefits of Landscape Transformation Programs, and Evaluating the Water Savings from Drought Outdoor Watering Restrictions. c.Cooling Technologies Study This a multi-year project officially launched in 2017. The launch process took the idea from concept to initial planning stages by developing a scope, securing funding commitments from nine utilities, holding the first project advisory committee meetings, and selecting a national laboratory to work with through an RFQ process. The study is envisioned to be completed in 2020.d.Colorado River Basin Policy Outreach AWE conducted outreach to promote state-level water efficiency and conservation policy in the Colorado River Basin. This included presentations in California, Utah, and Nevada and meetings in Nevada and Colorado with state-level employees and water utility stakeholders. AWE also published a report entitled, State-Level Water Efficiency and Conservation Laws in the Colorado River Basin.e.Advanced Metering Infrastructure Standardization This is a project in cooperation with AWEs new chapter, the California Water Efficiency Partnership. A working group of water utilities, with the assistance of funding from the California Department of Water Resources, has engaged with a leading expert in AMI technology to prepare a template RFP of AMR/AMI specifications regarding aspects of transmitted meter data and the formats that it may take. The project will be completed in 2019. f.City of Bozeman Net Blue Project A team led by AWE is working with the City of Bozeman, Montana to demonstrate how a water-neutral growth ordinance can be developed and implemented that will allow new development without further straining water resources, setting an example for other communities.g.Jamaica Water Loss Training During 2018, AWE completed its work on a water loss training program for the country of Jamaica. The project will formally conclude in 2019, when AWE will write a final report.h.Researching the Water and Energy connection With the assistance of funding from the Whirlpool Corporation, AWE is investigating opportunities to connect water and energy in policy and funding, specifically to help secure energy efficiency funding for water conservation projects. The work will continue in 2019.i.Report on the Water Savings Potential of Recycled sheets AWE started a third-party analysis of the water savings potential of a new recycled sheets product. The report will be published in 2019.j.Predictive Analytics Study AWE is considering a study of predictive analytics to help water utilities better understand customer conservation behavior and choices. During 2018, preliminary scoping work was completed to determine the studys feasibility. k.EPA WaterSense Program Advocacy AWE is working with a coalition of like-minded stakeholders that are advocating for Congressional funding for the WaterSense program. 3.Throughout 2018, AWE continued to provide updates for bills of interest introduced in the 115th Congress. At the end of 2018, the updates included 8 legislative bills in the US House of Representatives and 10 legislative bills in the US Senate, performed as an informational service to its members. These federal bills dealt with the topics of sustainable water use and water and energy efficiency, and AWE provided detailed information on these measures and their status on its online Legislative Watch webpage. http://www.allianceforwaterefficiency.org/legislative-watch.aspx
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The non-profit's mission is outlined in the filing as being “Alliance for water efficiency is dedicated to promoting the efficient and sustainable use of water.”.
When outlining its responsibilities, they were referred to as: “Alliance for water efficiency is dedicated to promoting the efficient and sustainable use of water.”.
- The state in which the non-profit operates has been officially reported as IL.
- The filing reveals the non-profit's address in 2019 to be 33 North LaSalle Street 2275, Chicago, IL, 606022603.
- As per the non-profit's form for 2019, they have 9 employees on their payroll.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $40,806.
- The CEO salary policy within the organization is subject to review and endorsement by an impartial party.
- The organization elects its board members.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 14 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2006.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization engages in lobbying activities.
- The organization pays $880,740 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $106,966 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.
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