Final Report, 2010 Urban Water Management Plan - Culver City

However, if the gpcd begins to increase to previous levels, GSWC’s continued commitment tocomplying with the CUWCC MOU and implementation of all BMPs should provide sufficientwater savings to meet the goal of 142 gpcd. GSWC will assess implementation of a suite ofprograms over the next 2 to 3 years to meet conservation targets companywide. Implementationlevels and specific program offerings will vary by system depending on system goals, includingexisting implementation levels, demographics, and hydrologic characteristics.GSWC is developing a companywide approach that will include assessment of options such asaccelerating the current programs, and adding additional programmatic, regulatory andinformation-based activities to meet the requirements of SBX7-7. This systematic approach mayallow GSWC to do more with less, in essence, administering overall conservation programoperations from a centralized location while allowing local resources for direct implementation ofBMPs and other water savings practices. Funding for all conservation activities is subject toapproval by the CPUC before programs can be implemented. Some of the programs that maybe considered by GSWC if needed to meet SBX7-7 requirements include financial incentives,regulatory approaches, and information elements. These efforts will be planned to build onexisting programs and activities. Programs that may be implemented by 2014 on acompanywide basis include the following:Conservation PricingGSWC is in the process of filing a General Rate Case application to increase tiered rates in itssystems for residential and CII metered customers. If approved, increased tiered rates areexpected to significantly increase water savings and participation in conservation incentiveprograms in many of GSWC’s systems.Financial IncentivesOngoing and/or additional financial incentives may be offered directly to customers by GSWC orin partnership with other agencies:1. HECW rebates: Clothes washer rebates are already being implemented by Metropolitan onbehalf of GSWC and will continue to provide measurable water savings.2. Zero and low-flow urinal rebates: Rebates would include CII fixtures such as zeroconsumption and ultra-low volume urinals as well as CII specific HETs.3. Expansion of fixture rebates to CII and MF customers in all systems: currently, the toiletrebate programs are only available to CII and MF customers in select systems. GSWC willevaluate expansion of the programs to all customers and there will be increased focus onmarketing to large Home Owner Association accounts.4. Larger variety of fixture rebates: This may include hot water distribution tanks, pressurizedwater brooms and high-pressure spray nozzles.5. Cash-for-grass rebates: Customers will be provided with an incentive of up to $0.5 persquare-foot of turf removed and replaced with landscape appropriate plants. The program isbeing considered for both residential and CII customers; it is currently being offered in selectGSWC systems.6. Expansion of large landscape program: GSWC will be evaluating the effectiveness of thecurrent landscape program and making adjustments depending on the results. If theFinal Report, 2010 Urban Water Management Plan – Culver City Page 7-15Golden State Water Companyg:\adminasst\jobs\2010\1070001.00_gswc-uwmp\09-reports\9.09-reports\2011-08\grp3\gswc_culvercity_2010_uwmp-final.doc