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Submitted by System Account on Thu, 02/11/2010 - 5:58pm
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Energy continues to be a key issue for public water agencies. ACWA is engaged on the regulatory and legislative arenas, and continues to explore opportunities for members to develop and utilize renewable energy sources through the ACWA Preferred Provider Program.

Latest News about Energy

House Passes Bill to Ease Reclamation Hydropower Development
A bill that would streamline the regulatory process for construction of small-scale hydropower projects on existing Bureau of Reclamation... read»
House Passes Bill to Streamline Rules for Conduit Hydropower
A bill that would streamline regulations for small hydropower projects passed the House of Representatives by a 422-0 vote on Wednesday,... read»
Hydropower Bill Moves Forward in Congress
A bipartisan bill that would cut red tape for small-scale hydropower projects is awaiting a vote by the U.S. House of Representatives. H.R... read»
Department of Conservation Releases "Discussion Draft" of regulations for fracki
Department of Conservation Releases “Discussion Draft” of Regulations for Fracking
The California Department of Conservation’s (DOC) Division of Oil, Gas, and Geothermal Resources on Dec. 18 released a “... read»
California Energy Commission Loans for Energy Saving Projects
California Energy Commission Announces Loans for Energy Saving Projects
The California Energy Commission announces that special districts, cities, counties, and public schools in California are eligible to apply... read»
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Policy Principles

Water-Energy Legislative Policy Principles
The use of water requires energy. Energy is used by consumers and in the treatment and delivery of water. Residential use of water, alone... read more»
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Latest Regulatory Updates

Comment Letter: On Staff’s Proposed Changes To Utility Energy Efficiency Portfolios For The 2013-2014 Transition Period
ACWA provides these comments in response to the Administrative Law Judge’s Ruling Regarding Program Guidance For The 2013-2014 Energy... read more»
CPUC Releases Draft Results of Embedded Energy in Water Studies
On May 26, the Energy Division of the California Public Utilities held a public workshop to present the draft results for two of three... read more»
ACWA Energy Committee workshop - California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)
The ACWA Energy Committee hosted a workshop at the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) in San Francisco on March 29th. ... read more»
California Public Utilities Commission California Solar Initiative: Program Handbook
The California Solar Initiative (CSI) is overseen by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC or Commission) and provides... read more»
CPUC Demand Response Decision
This decision adopts demand response activities and budgets for Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), Southern California Edison... read more»
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Other articles

Handouts for Energy Committee May 7th Meeting
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Presentation: Joint Energy/Finance Program: "Money From Thin Air! How Could California’s Cap-and-Trade Auction and Compliance System Help Water Districts?"
Carbon allowances, offsets and auctions are a new reality in California with the implementation of AB 32. Can this become a new funding... read more»
Presentation: Money From Thin Air! How Could California’s Cap-and-Trade Auction and Compliance System Help Water Districts?
Carbon allowances, offsets and auctions are a new reality in California with the implementation of AB 32. Can this become a new funding... read more»
Energy Program: The Role of Pumped Storage in Meeting the State's Energy Goals
Thursday, May 12th 2011, 10:00 a.m. Regency C, Hyatt Regency Hotel read more»
Energy Program: Navigating the New Landscape of Renewable Energy Incentives for Water Agencies
Wednesday, May 11, 2011, 2:00 p.m. Recency C, Hyatt Regency read more»
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