Socioeconomic Impacts of Water Conservation

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Determines the economic impact of different types of conservation programs on low-income customers. Also determines the subsequent impact on the financial integrity of utilities, as well as the overall impact on other utility services. Published in 2001.

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09/01/2000

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Socioeconomic Impacts of Water Conservation

Abstract

Resources

Socioeconomic Impacts of Water Conservation

Customer Assistance Programs for Multi-Family Residential and Other Hard-to-Reach Customers

Best Practices in Customer Payment Assistance Programs

Reframing The Economics Of Combined Heat And Power (CHP) Projects: Fact Sheet

Feasibility and Applicability of Emerging Utility-Led Innovations in Addressing Affordability

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Water Utility Resilience: A Case Study of the 2021 Marshall Fire

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