Washington, D.C. — More than 1.57 million Americans live without a toilet or tap at home, costing the U.S. economy $8.58 billion every year, according to a report produced by DigDeep with contributions from partners including the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®). Titled “Draining: The Economic Impact of America’s Hidden Water Crisis,” Read more
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Resideo’s upcoming products and subscription services will seamlessly connect homeowners with professionals to help make homes safer, more efficient and smarter. Company’s existing portfolio of smart products and services will upgrade to Resideo Home app through 2020. App pairs homeowners with residential professionals to provide analytics and insights to help protect homes and identify trouble Read more
A new report from the Brookings Institution provides a detailed and data-driven look at careers in the water sector, finding that while there are looming shortages and a need for diversity in the workforce, water jobs are a tremendous economic opportunity for the American worker. The Water Environment Federation encourages its members to closely review Renewing Read more
Stanford University cut its water use by 15 percent and is projected to save $420 million in operational costs thanks to a new central energy facility (CEF) developed with help from Johnson Controls. The new plant helps Stanford make substantial progress to meet California’s statewide goal to reduce water use by 25 percent. The plant Read more
Dain Hansen is vice president of Government Relations, The IAPMO Group. He lends his frequent perspective of Capitol Hill, and the plumbing industry. Here is an edited version of his update from May 8: • Taxation of Intellectual Property. One issue that continues to receive notoriety following a Senate committee hearing this week is the Read more