Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Facility Water Conservation Incentive Programs

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1 Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Facility Water Conservation Incentive Programs July 10, 2012 Mark Jordan Water Conservation Program Coordinator

2 Highland Lakes Storage 2

3 2011 Texas weather statistics inches. Driest calendar year on record! Previous record was inches in 1917 Average daily temperature 67.2 degrees. Second hottest year on record. Hottest year was 67.5 degrees set in days of over 100 degrees. New record, surpassing 1927 with 69 days. Record low monthly inflows to the Highland Lakes 3

4 Water Use Restrictions Established in Chapter 6-4 of City Code Permanent Water Use Restrictions Stage 1, 2 and 3 Water Use Restrictions Additional Restrictions Variances Supply & Demand Triggers in 2009 Drought Contingency Plan filed with TCEQ

5 Permanent Water Use Restrictions Mandatory 2x/week for Commercial & Multifamily No automatic irrigation systems 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Water waste is prohibited Failure to repair controllable leak Runoff & ponding during irrigation Operating irrigation system with broken, misaligned, or misting heads

6 Stage 1 Water Use Restrictions Mandatory 2x/week for all customers No irrigation between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. May 1 Sept 30, or as determined by City Manager Austin has been in Stage 1 since November 2009

7 Stage 2 Water Use Restrictions Mandatory watering schedule, no more than 1x/week No automatic irrigation after 10 a.m. Vehicle washing on designated days only No ornamental fountains, no automatic fill valves for pools No washing of pavement, sidewalks, driveways May not serve water in restaurants unless requested Consideration of Stage 2 triggered by demand or supply thresholds (900,000 AF combined storage)

8 Enforcement of Restrictions Reports to 311 used to guide patrols Witnessed violations receive official warning Requires user to return compliance form Failure to return form will result in a citation 2 nd witnessed violation results in citation through Municipal Court

9 Surrounding Communities Cedar Park mandatory twice/week (LCRA) LCRA retail mandatory twice/week (LCRA) Round Rock mandatory twice/week (BRA) City of Kyle mandatory twice/wk (BSEACD) San Marcos mandatory once/wk (BSEACD+) San Antonio mandatory once/wk (EAA)

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11 ICI Examples: Hotels Car washes Restaurants Schools Hospitals Retail/wholesale businesses Manufacturing Power plants 17

12 Primary water saving areas Plumbing fixtures Manufacturing process Landscape design and irrigation Cooling towers Auxiliary water 18

13 Top Ten Things ICI Can Do: Complete AWU s 3C Business Challenge Detect and fix any leaks Install high efficiency plumbing fixtures and appliances Make sure your water line pressure is not above 65 psi Perform periodic irrigation system evaluations Install hardscape or native and drought tolerant plants Install water saving equipment to cooling towers Install a rainwater and/or air conditioning condensate collection system For hotels, implement a linen exchange program Use reclaimed water 19

14 Water saving examples for High Tech Industry RO reject water for cooling tower Increase cooling tower cycles above 5X A/C condensate for cooling pond Stormwater collection for landscape irrigation 20

15 AWU Incentive Programs for ICI Commercial Process Rebate: $1.00 per gallon saved up to $100,000 for water saving equipment Pressure Reduction Valve Rebate: $100/unit or $500/property for indoor or outdoor water pressure WashWise: Up to $250 rebate for high efficiency commercial clothes washer/equipment Free High Efficiency Fixtures: Kitchen and bathroom aerators; showerheads Rainwater Harvesting: Large pressurized system rebates of $1.00 per gallon capacity or a maximum rebate of $5,000 21

16 Recognition Programs WaterWise Partnership Programs Hotels Restaurants Car Washes Schools Hospitals Mayor s Environmental Award 22

17 Sales Tax Exemption Equipment/services/supplies used solely to reduce water use Examples: Rainwater harvesting Desalination Brush control Submit application to Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts 23

18 Water Audit Checklist Prepare and gather information Conduct facility survey Prepare an Audit Report Determine total water cost Assess cost-effectiveness and payback periods Prepare an Action Plan Begin with certain savings Locate and address areas of major water savings Implement employee education/participation programs Publicize success 24

19 Perform a Water Audit: Site visit Inventory of all possible alternative sources of water Physical verification of all equipment using water Actual flow measurements from each type of equipment Analysis of process discharge water for recycling opportunities For cooling towers, concentration cycles and existence of conductivity controllers 25

20 Audit reports will include: Updated facility diagrams and site specific water balance Listing of all alternative water sources Description of existing processes/systems Listing of equipment and comparison of actual versus manufacturer recommended flow rates Water use observations/recommendations Analysis of water savings versus energy consumption for equipment retro-fit and replacement Proposed improvements, estimated costs, pay-back periods, annual and long-term water savings Rebate and WaterWise Partnership opportunities 26

21 Audit Benefits: Increase water savings Save money on water/energy costs Increase participation in: WaterWise Partnership Program ICI Rebate Programs Increase employee awareness and participation Gain public recognition 27

22 AWU/ICI Partnerships Texas Linen 28

23 Questions? Mark Jordan Water Conservation Program Coordinator (512)