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Submitted by System Account on Thu, 02/11/2010 - 4:58pm
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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.

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

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»
Energy and Carbon Managment for the Water Sector: A Webinar
ACWA has partnered with The Climate Registry to host a free webinar aimed at helping water agencies learn how to implement climate change... read more»
Presentation: Energy - Twisted Into Straight: Solar Projects Gone Wrong and How to Straighten Them Out
Twisted Into Straight: Solar Projects Gone Wrong and How to Straighten Them Out Solar is a relatively simple technology, but things... read more»
Request for Qualifications for Wind Energy Service and Financing Options
ACWA’s Preferred Provider (APP) program is looking to augment its current group of APPs with a wind energy services and power... read more»
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Latest News about Energy

USDA Launches New Energy Data Website
The U.S. Department of Agriculture launched a new website today streamlining access to USDA energy efficiency and renewable energy... read»
ACWA Urges CPUC to Include Leak Detection Proposals in 2013-14 Portfolio
ACWA submitted comments Dec. 23 urging the California Public Utilities Commission to include leak detection programs and other water... read»
House Passes Hoover Power Allocation Act, Heads to President's Desk
The House of Representatives passed HR 470, Heck (R-Nev.), last night, Dec. 7, by voice vote. The bill authorizes the Hoover Dam to... read»
New Study Sees Growing Risk of Water-Energy Conflict in West
Growing demand for both energy and water could lead to new conflicts between electricity production and water availability in the West,... read»
U.S. Senate Approves Hoover Power Allocation Act
Southern California water agencies and others will continue to benefit from clean, low-cost hydroelectric power after the U.S. Senate... read»
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