ACI Home Performance Conference 2008

WAT 3 - Making Sense of Water Conservation

Tuesday, April 08, 2008 · 3:35 PM - 5:15 PM

More frequent and more critical water shortages are raising the importance of effective water efficiency programs. WaterSense, a partnership program sponsored by the US EPA, helps consumers make purchasing decisions by labeling high-performing and water-efficient products. Innovation is encouraged by helping to define and develop product performance criteria. The Florida Water Star Program helps builders produce and market water-efficient homes. Water-efficient performance is ensured through rigorous criteria, certified inspections, and the use of the latest technology.

By attending this session, participants will

Discover the value and need for the EPA WaterSense label and why product performance is essential for delivering water-efficient products
Learn about the requirements and criteria to build water efficient homes, and how to encourage water efficiency in new construction at the regional level
Explore techniques for building partnerships with product manufacturers, builders, and other water efficiency groups

Keyword(s): certification, credentialing, labeling, lessons learned, marketing, market transformation, new construction, partnership, performance, products, purchasing decisions, research needs, water, water-efficiency
Type: 100 Minute Session
Track: Water & Energy
CEU: American Institute of Architects (AIA) American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI) Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI) National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI)

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