Incentives to promote reclaimed water use Removing Barriers Sub-task Force March 27, 2008 Eugene Radcliff
Incentives Discuss incentives Prioritize them Recommend Why we are here
Drivers Reclaimed Water Use Act RCW Legislation (E2SSB 6117) ● Financial support ● Non-financial incentives
Materials for review ELI - Report on Incentives for Reclaimed Water 2003 Water Reuse Workshop Report Other Sources ● Internet ● Trade journals ● Television
Reclaimed water questionnaire What would it take to get your organization to join a reclaimed water alliance? Regulatory requirements Funding availability Growth or new development Decreasing supply of potable water Other
Incentives identified in the ELI report 1. Mandates 2. Development/regulatory 3. Fees and taxes 4. Insurance 5. Regulatory simplification 6. Watershed-based ecosystem service districts
ELI Report - 1. Mandates “Incentivize” Require: RW for non-potable applications Regional planners promote RW New growth to include purple pipe Time limit to cross-over to RW
ELI Report – 2. Development and regulatory tools Five sub sections: A. Planning – Water Use Efficiency B. Site development approval C. Zoning D. Planning and siting – in statute E. Building and Health Codes
ELI Report – 3. Fees and taxes Lower rates Exemptions Credits 2001 Water Bill example
ELI Report – 4. Insurance Use as incentive to developers Protects investment Sources - SRF
ELI Report – 5. Regulatory Simplification Master permits Removal of reporting requirements Will it work for Washington?
ELI Report – 6. Watershed-based ecosystem service districts Utility financed Social Marketing Integrated Sustainable Green
Workshop report Solutions: Develop state policy instruments Provide pollution credits Permitting or regulatory credits Discount programs for RW users Integrate purple pipe into DOT transportation project ranking Provide preferential sites
Other ideas Fee elimination Local policy & subsidized rates Rebates for RW conversions Other?
Discuss incentives Prioritize them Recommend Facilitator time