Commentary: State Water Regulators Are Listening to and Learning How to Promote Conservation

Blog: Blog Post Archive - Public Policy Institute of California

Abstract

In an op-ed for the Sacramento Bee, senior fellow Ellen Hanak and adjunct fellow David Mitchell commend the State Water Board for adjusting its draft urban water conservation regulations back in March. They say the changes will give needed flexibility to struggling water agencies and help protect low-income customers from extreme rate hikes.