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Rainwater Harvesting. Local Industry. LCC Learning Garden. LCC Downtown Campus. Sarah Whitney. design , installation, maintenance 17 years experience Landscape architecture University of Oregon Fine Arts Management University of Long Island. Long Tom Watershed
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Rainwater Harvesting Local Industry
Sarah Whitney • design, installation, maintenance • 17 years experience • Landscape architecture University of Oregon • Fine Arts Management University of Long Island • Long Tom Watershed Urban Habitat & Stormwater Specialist • Lane Community College Cooperative Education Coordinator for Water Conservation
Patrick Grady of Grady Barrels System Design, Installation, Maintenance 8 years experience • Rain Barrels simple, efficient, low maintenance • Large tanks above ground, specific need, higher capacity • DIY assistance supplies & support
Permitting • Plumbing • Electric • Building • Permits contractors can easily acquire • Liabilities Work can be guaranteed • Security If problems arise insurance can offer protection
DIY industry (Do it YourSelf)
Eugene Water & Electric Board • Founded in 1911 • Does not operate to earn a profit • Citizens of Eugene are the owners • Oregon’s largest customer owned utility • Chartered by the city of Eugene • Supplies water to more than 86,000 homes, businesses, and schools
Barriers Cost Space Maintenance
Recommendations To promote the use of Rainwater Harvesting and increase (awareness) participation. • Specialization and advertising • Fill during off peak hours • EWEB program • Create incentives through Laws
Specialization and Advertising Few who contract services for plumbing, electrical, and building claim to Specialize in RWH or advertise to this potential market. • Appeal to a broader base of potential customers • Make the process more simple and efficient • Entry in to the market easy
Fill during Off Peak hours Storage capacity and infrastructure is limited. This can reduce The event of overloaded Systems. • 4,500 per person For three months of water usage • 156,000 residents of Eugene • Diversify water usage • Potential saving incentives
Municipal Utility participation Diversify water supply Expand market demand, Reinvest in local communities, And create jobs • Sales • Installation • Maintenance • Set the standard for Rainwater harvesting systems
Create Incentives through Laws In place that have adopted laws and incentives RWH has Become more widely used. • Texas Have created tax exemptions And incentives • Arizona and New Mexico have implements laws