| Distributed Generation Remains Hot Topic in Sacramento |
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Last week, bills designed to establish new state climate change targets and outline the future of the Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) program (AB 645 and SB 350), passed their respective policy committee hearings in the Senate and Assembly.
Particularly interesting were amendments taken in the Assembly Utilities and Commerce Committee on SB 350, which will allow for local, publicly owned utilities to procure onsite generation to serve local electricity needs. Read more… |
| Members to Elect Directors to CASA Board |
| During our annual conference in August, CASA member agencies will be asked to elect a slate of four Directors to serve on the Board of Directors for three-year terms. This year, in accordance with CASA’s new election procedures, the election will be conducted by written ballot.
The nominees are… Read more… |
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| Federal Drought Legislation Proposes New Funding for Water Recycling |
On July 8, Representative Jared Huffman introduced the Drought Recovery and Resilience Act of 2015 (H.R. 2983). The legislation is a product of extensive discussion with stakeholders, including CASA, on how to facilitate the development of water recycling projects in drought-stricken regions. CASA was part of a coalition of water associations that sent a letter of support for the proposed legislation prior to its formal introduction. Read more…
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| Antioch-based water treatment facility, Delta Diablo, facilitated a press conference for Congressman Jerry McNerney, who is introducing legislation to seek federal funding for 27 recycled water projects. Read more… |
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- The West Valley Sanitation District is hiring a Maintenance Worker Trainee.
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| Aug. 19-21, 2015 |
CASA
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This August, CASA will celebrate our 60th annual conference. Join us as we relive milestones in wastewater history. And as we head down the path of utility of the future, we’ll take a glimpse at what may lie ahead. |
San Diego |
| Sept. 26-30, 2015 |
Water Environment Foundation (WEF) |
The Water Environment Foundation’s annual technical conference, WEFTEC. |
Chicago |
| Oct. 28-29, 2015 |
Stanford University Global Projects Center |
Public-Private Partnerships for the Water Sector |
Stanford |
| Jan. 20-22, 2016 |
CASA |
Winter Conference |
Palm Springs |
| Feb. 22-24, 2016 |
CASA |
Washington, D.C. Conference |
Washington, D.C. |
| Aug. 10-12, 2016 |
CASA |
Annual Conference |
Monterey |
July 6 CASA Connects
- Final Rule on Waters of the U.S. Published
- CASA Advocates for Federal Drug Take-back Program
- Members of Congress Seek CASA Views on Federal Drought Relief
- CASA Fights to Protect Wastewater Employees from Ebola
- CASA Members, Staff, Work to Refresh CASA’s Brand
- CASA Intern Gathering Information to Support Project Funding
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