Methodology for Evaluating Water Use in the Commercial, Institutional, and Industrial Sectors

Abstract

The project developed and tested a methodology to collect standardized data to determine commercial, institutional, and industrial (CII) end uses of water. This methodology can be used by utilities of various sizes to collect CII end use data for demand forecasting, rate design studies, benchmarking, and conservation program planning. Research partner: EPA. Published in 2015.

Project 4619 builds upon this project by implemeting the methodology for evaluating commercial/institutional customer water use and developing rate-of-use metrics.

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Methodology for Evaluating Water Use in the Commercial, Institutional, and Industrial Sectors

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08/19/2015

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Methodology for Evaluating Water Use in the Commercial, Institutional, and Industrial Sectors

Abstract

Resources

Methodology for Evaluating Water Use in the Commercial, Institutional, and Industrial Sectors

North American Residential Water Usage Trends since 1992

Managing the Revenue and Cash Flow Effects of Conservation

Modeling Water Conservation

Evaluating Changes in Peak Water Demand and How That May Affect the Choice, Design, Management, and Evaluation of Demand Management Strategies

Residential End Uses of Water, Version 3: A Single-Family and Multi-Family Study

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Diversifying Water Portfolios through Stormwater Capture and Use: Contributing to a Water Resilient Future