SACRAMENTO, Calif., Aug. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA), California Water Efficiency Partnership (CalWEP), WaterNow Alliance and a big coalition of different associations and native water companies are urging Gov. Gavin Newsom to signal AB 2142 (Gabriel), which might reinstate the California private tax exemption for turf alternative rebates and assist incentivize participation in these necessary, water saving applications. The invoice handed the Senate yesterday and is awaiting the governor’s signature.
“Many water suppliers offer customer rebate programs as a proven, cost-effective tool for reducing water use and promoting water conservation as a California way of life. However, taxing water efficient rebates is a disincentive for Californians to participate in these programs,” stated CalWEP Co-Executive Director Tia Fleming.
California regulation already completely exempts rebates for water environment friendly bathrooms and garments washers, in addition to sure plumbing for recycled water and vitality conservation, from each private and company taxes. AB 2142 would reinstate the exemption for turf rebates, which expired in 2019.
“These cost-effective incentives will inspire much-needed participation throughout the current drought and are especially important for lower-income households who cannot afford to face additional tax liability,” stated WaterNow Alliance Executive Director Cynthia Koehler.
ACWA Executive Director Dave Eggerton agreed, stating, “ACWA and the coalition members believe this bill is a no-brainer in making turf rebate programs more appealing to Californians who are looking for ways to reduce water use now and in the future.”
ACWA is a statewide affiliation of public companies whose greater than 460 members are accountable for about 90% of the water delivered in California. For extra info, go to www.acwa.com.
CalWEP’s mission is to maximize city water effectivity and conservation all through California by supporting and integrating revolutionary applied sciences and practices; encouraging efficient public insurance policies; advancing analysis, coaching, and public schooling; and constructing collaborative approaches and partnerships. For extra info, go to www.calwep.org.
WaterNow Alliance is a community of native water leaders advancing sustainable, inexpensive, equitable, and local weather resilient water methods of their communities. For extra info, go to www.waternow.org.
Contacts:
Heather Engel, ACWA Director of Communications | [email protected] | 916-669-2387
Tia Fleming, CalWEP Co-Executive Director | [email protected] | 916-475-1204
Cynthia Koehler, WaterNow Alliance Executive Director | [email protected] | 415-515-0511
