1. Incentives to promote reclaimed water use Removing Barriers Sub-task Force March 27, 2008 Eugene Radcliff

2. Incentives Discuss incentives Prioritize them Recommend Why we are here

3. Drivers Reclaimed Water Use Act RCW 90.46 2007 Legislation (E2SSB 6117) ● Financial support ● Non-financial incentives

4. Materials for review ELI - Report on Incentives for Reclaimed Water 2003 Water Reuse Workshop Report Other Sources ● Internet ● Trade journals ● Television

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. ELI Report – 3. Fees and taxes Lower rates Exemptions Credits 2001 Water Bill example

10. ELI Report – 4. Insurance Use as incentive to developers Protects investment Sources - SRF

11. ELI Report – 5. Regulatory Simplification Master permits Removal of reporting requirements Will it work for Washington?

12. ELI Report – 6. Watershed-based ecosystem service districts Utility financed Social Marketing Integrated Sustainable Green

13. 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

14. Other ideas Fee elimination Local policy & subsidized rates Rebates for RW conversions Other?

15. Discuss incentives Prioritize them Recommend Facilitator time