1. AWE: A Voice for Water Efficiency  The only North American organization dedicated to promoting the efficient and sustainable use of water  Unites water suppliers, plumbing, appliance and irrigation manufacturers, advocates, government and academia  Offers advocacy, education, tools and research  Stakeholder-created and defined in 2007  2014 US Water Prize Winner  2012 EPA WaterSense Excellence Award Winner for Strategic Collaboration

2. Joining the AWE Network  Provides state-of-the-art TOOLS AND ASSISTANCE to design and implement cost- effective water efficiency programs and sustainable financial practices  Provides access to an unparalleled clearinghouse of information on water efficiency along with live access to credible ANSWERS WHEN YOU NEED THEM Mix and match AWE benefits that will be most relevant to your audience

3. Joining the AWE Network  EDUCATES AND TRAINS staff to excel at their jobs through workshops and webinars  Gives you an INFLUENTIAL VOICE in shaping federal, state and local water efficiency policies, and access to third-party support for your advocacy efforts  Helps you ENGAGE THE PUBLIC and raise awareness of the value of water

4. Joining the AWE Network  Enables opportunities to design and participate in INNOVATIVE RESEARCH projects that your utility could not pursue alone  Keeps your utility A STEP AHEAD of regulatory changes, water supply constraints and a changing economic environment  Shows UTILITY LEADERSHIP in resource stewardship to your customers, regulators, partners and other stakeholders

5. Alliance for Water Efficiency  Low cost - $.015/connection  Great resources  Never Waste media campaign  AWE Conservation Tracking Tool  Rate Model  Virtual water audit (Home Water Works)  Creative materials prepped for you, easily customizable  Legislative advocacy  Network of professionals and technical resources Consider customizing this slide with the resources you find most useful or most relevant to your audience.

6. AWE’s Support for WaterWise Utility  AWE’s Conservation Tracking Tool has helped us evaluate 25 new conservation programs  10 programs implemented to date  3 million gallons estimated savings  Used Never Waste Campaign to reach 200,000 customers with conservation messages on Twitter and in our newsletter  Worked with AWE to revise and support state legislation to expand efficiency investments  Advertised new positions on the AWE Jobs Board  Promoted our innovative programs in AWE’s newsletter and through an Exemplary Programs webinar Provide specific examples of how you have used AWE resources.