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<br />COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES' 2008-2012 WATER CONSERVATION PLAN <br /> <br />From an operational perspective, Springs Utilities has established a goal to reduce peal( day <br />demand, specifically in geographic areas with high residential use per capita and high peal(ing <br />factors. Springs Utilities will develop and maintain collaborative relationships that encourage <br />water conservation and efficient water use throughout the region. <br /> <br />Springs Utilities aims to establish a reputation as a national leader in water conservation and <br />efficient water use by implementing programs that are sustainable. Using 1999 as the baseline <br />year, Springs Utilities expects to save 30 billion gallons of water by 2017, which represents <br />approximately 7.6 percent of the water demand forecast. <br /> <br />From 2005 through 2007, Springs Utilities went through the rigorous process of identifying and <br />selecting water conservation programs for implementation. Springs Utilities evaluated <br />conservation measures by category (i.e., education, rates, rebates, audits and regulations) and by <br />marl(et (i.e., indoor vs. outdoor, residential vs. commercial, new vs. existing construction). <br /> <br />Clearly, the historical emphasis on education has contributed to low residential use per capita. <br />As such, implementation strategies include maintaining a strong focus on education. In addition, <br />Springs Utilities will continue to encourage conservation through blocl( rates for residential <br />customers and seasonal rates for commercial customers. <br /> <br />To address public concerns and to address the needs of a growing community, Springs Utilities <br />will introduce a residential new construction program that includes education, incentives and <br />regulations. Springs Utilities will worl( with builders, developers and green industry <br />professionals to develop the program specifications and procedures. <br /> <br />Springs Utilities will introduce a commercial and industrial program that includes indoor <br />and outdoor water use audits and efficiency incentives plus access to automated meter <br />reading (AMR) data. Springs Utilities will also partner with large water users (i.e., parl(s, <br />schools, military) to improve water efficiency. <br /> <br />In summary, Springs Utilities plans to develop and manage a portfolio of twenty-three water <br />conservation programs. Implementation of new programs will begin as early as 2008. For each <br />individual program, a detailed implementation plan will be developed. Springs Utilities will <br />continue to involve the public through customer surveys and worl(ing groups. <br /> <br />During the development of the 2008-2012 Water Conservation Plan, Springs Utilities made a <br />concentrated effort to involve citizens, customers and other interested parties. Meetings were <br />held beginning in September 2005. The draft plan was made available for public review and <br />comment from November 15,2007 through December 15,2007. <br /> <br />The 2008-2012 Water Conservation Plan was authorized by the Chief Executive Officer on <br />December 21,2007 and approved by the Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) Office of <br />Water Conservation and Drought Planning on ~to be determined~, 2008. Springs Utilities will <br />monitor the plan on an annual basis, with a formal update every three to five years. <br /> <br />8 <br />