Managing the Revenue and Cash Flow Effects of Conservation

Abstract

Provides guidelines and mechanisms to help utility managers forecast and analyze revenue and cash flow impacts from conservation programs. Research partner: U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Published in 1996.

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Managing the Revenue and Cash Flow Effects of Conservation

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#90686

07/01/1996

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Managing the Revenue and Cash Flow Effects of Conservation

Abstract

Resources

Managing the Revenue and Cash Flow Effects of Conservation

Revenue Instability and Conservation Rate Structures

Short-Term Water Demand Forecasting: Survey, Manual and Research Report

Modeling Water Conservation

Evaluating Changes in Peak Water Demand and How That May Affect the Choice, Design, Management, and Evaluation of Demand Management Strategies

Developing Strategic Consumer Messaging for Microplastics in Drinking Water Supplies

Establishing Industry-Wide Guidance for Water Utility Life Cycle Greenhouse Gas Emission Inventories

Your Water System is Not Isolated - Interdependencies are Important