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Dry Winter Could Mean Mandatory Water Rationing For Santa Cruz Residents

Water officials in Santa Cruz are already calling for residents to exercise restraint in their water usage this Spring, following a less than stellar rainy winter season.

2013/03/29

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Santa Clara County Residents Avoid Mandatory Water Conservation

Water officials in Santa Clara County are still advising residents to conserve, but are not making it mandatory this year.

2012/04/19

Hetch Hetchy Reservoir (NPS)

Mayor Urges San Franciscans To Take Water Conservation Challenge

San Franciscans are being asked to participate in a nationwide water conservation challenge, but at the same time are being urged to drink its fill of Hetch Hetchy water.

2012/03/31

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Innovative Tap Water Program Welcomed At SF Elementary School

San Francisco’s tap water pilot project marked another milestone at one of the city’s elementary schools Wednesday morning with the installation of new state of the art refillable water stations.

2012/01/25

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Santa Clara County Rewards Homeowners For Energy Conservation

Santa Clara County is offering generous discounts for home energy check-ups, as rising temperatures have many homeowners thinking about ways to keep their house cool this summer.

2011/09/07

Lexington Reservoir

Spring Weather Means Delicate Balancing Act For Bay Area Water Officials

Hopefully, we’ve seen the last of the heavy rain for awhile, and now state water managers have to decide what to do with all the water that makes up this year’s massive snow pack.

KCBS–2011/05/19

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ConsumerWatch: No Strings Attached For PG&E Reward

San Francisco and San Mateo residents who received a $25 prepaid debit card as reward from Pacific Gas and Electric Co. don’t have to worry about any fees associated with the promotion, despite what they may find in the small print.

KPIX 5–2011/03/28

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Oakland Program To Help Downtown Businesses Go Green

The City of Oakland plans to reach out to more than 4,000 downtown businesses in an effort to promote the use of energy-efficient lighting and other conservation measures.

KCBS–2011/02/03

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