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Showing 1 to 20 of 41 for “"residential water"”.
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Residential water conservation computer program
Call number: LD2668 .T4 1986 H64
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Residential water conservation computer program
Call number: LD2668 .T4 1986 H64
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Residential Water Conservation: A Cross Comparative Analysis
<p>This thesis will explore different water conservation strategies and systems in the residential home, using the city of Irvine as a basis. The thesis will compare the financial implications between the different systems and as a return on investment. The analysis will also account for ecological …
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Managing residential water demand: an applied econometric analysis
… that carry out an comprehensive analysis of residential water demand and water demand management tools. It is a topic of critical importance as there is a growing need to analyze water demand due to the increasing water stress caused by economic activity, increasing population and climate …
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The design of a residential water-to-water heat pump
The residential heat pump is becoming more and more important as a means of heating and cooling homes. The American family is booming increasingly aware of year—round air conditioning in all its various aspects, not only for hosting and cooling the homo, but also for humidity control and air …
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Integration of gas instantaneous auxiliaries with renewable energy residential water heaters
Gas instantaneous water heaters are increasingly used as auxiliary energy sources for renewable energy domestic hot water systems. Currently the gas used by these systems is measured and modelled only very approximately. Accurately assessing consumption is important as gas can supply up to 50% of …
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Application of educational, behavioral, and engineering strategies for promoting residential water conservation
… evaluate three strategies for promoting residential water conservation. Participants were residents of 127 individually metered townhouses in Blacksburg, Virginia. An educational strategy involved the presentation of an information handbook describing specific water-saving behaviors. A …
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Policy design tool for managing indoor residential water demand in water-scarce regions
… growth; climate change; and economic evolution, water resources in numerous parts of the world have reached their natural capacities. Consequently, the ability of many countries to grow; meet the basic needs of inhabitants; and protect the environment will be endangered like never before unless …
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Understanding the Limits of Residential Water Conservation through Generalized, Basin-Scale System Dynamics
… growth and climate change have strained existing water supplies requiring municipalities to shift towards demand management strategies to ensure reliable water provisions. Particularly in the residential sector, water conservation measures and incentives have been utilized to reduce demand during …
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Data-driven approaches for residential water end-use classification and sustainable urban water management
Submission original under an indefinite embargo labeled 'Open Access'. The submission was exported from vireo on 2025-10-19 without embargo terms
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Towards connecting occupant behavior to residential water use in a permanent supportive housing context
Submission published under a 24 month embargo labeled 'U of I Access', the embargo will last until 2027-05-01
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Evaluation of In-Service Residential Water Meters: Analysis of Registration Error and Metering Infrastructure Upgrades
The American Water Works Association (AWWA) and the International Water Association (IWA) have designated the volume of water not registered by water meters as a form of "apparent loss" in a distribution system. The term apparent is given because this volume is not technically a water loss, as is …
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Disaggregation and classification of residential water events from high-resolution smart water meter data using unsupervised machine learning methods
The residential sector accounts for a significant amount of water consumption in the United States. Understanding this water consumption behavior provides opportunity for water savings, which are important for sustaining freshwater resources. This study analyzed 1-second resolution smart water …
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Estimating Changes in Residential Water Demand for Voluntary and Mandatory Water-Use Restrictions Implemented during the 2002 Virginia Drought
Municipal water suppliers are increasingly faced with implementing programs to address temporary water shortages in the United States. Having reliable estimates for the effectiveness of these programs will help in water supply planning. This dissertation estimates the reductions in residential …
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Holistic Building Technology Selection for Sustainability: A Market Analysis and Multi-Attribute Decision Making Approach for Residential Water Heaters in U.S.
Water heating in the United States has the largest energy consumption of any residential related use. It uses more energy than all other home appliances combined. They have also been implicated as the source of waterborne disease outbreaks. With such high stakes, it is recommended that a Decision …
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The Influence of Conservation Programs on Residential Water Demand: Synthesis and Analysis for Shared Vision Planning in the Rappahannock River Basin
… Basin Commission is undergoing a collaborative water supply planning process for Virginia's Rappahannock River Basin. Participants in the planning process have indicated an interest in technical information about the possible impact conservation programs may have on reducing residential water …
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Information and environmental policy
… to estimate a causal effect of price for residential water customers during the introduction of increasing block rates for a North Carolina utility. Perceived price is identified through a billing anomaly in which changes in marginal and average prices move in opposite directions. …
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Green and Grey: Water Justice, Privatization, and Resistance
… Describing global trends toward privatization of water supply systems and the criminalization of several water conservation activities and tactics, this paper employs theoretical perspectives offered by green, cultural, and critical criminologies, focusing on overt resistance to water …
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