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AWWA ACE70679
- Sustainability Beyond the Life Boat
- Conference Proceeding by American Water Works Association, 11/01/2009
- Publisher: AWWA
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This powerpoint presentation begins by providing a brief overview of California AB 32: the goal of the California's Energy Action Planis to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 20% bythe year 2020;reductions in per capita water use will helpmeet the goal of the Governor's 20% by 2020plan, through the reduction in energy fortreatment and distribution; and,California Public Utilities Commission - waterefficiency pilot projects to quantify energysavings. Topics covered include the following: California's broken system for water delivery; California tests desalination of seawater; resources for rebates, saving water in your home and garden; conceptual sustainable water model; effective utility management 10 attributes; examples of utilities going beyond the life boat; Water Forum Agreement; cost effectiveness of water conservation; and, sustainability as an organizationalmanagement approach. Includes figures.