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Local Water Supply Plan Template –December 8, 2015 39 conservation goals, such as electric or gas suppliers, to develop cooperative rebate and retrofit programs. A study by the AWWA Research Foundation (Residential End Uses of Water, 1999) found that the average indoor water use for a non-conserving home is 69.3 gallons per capita per day (gpcd). The average indoor water use in a conserving home is 45.2 gpcd and most of the decrease in water use is related to water efficient plumbing fixtures and appliances that can reduce water, sewer and energy costs. In Minnesota, certain electric and gas providers are required (Minnesota Statute 216B.241) to fund programs that will conserve energy resources and some utilities have distributed water efficient showerheads to customers to help reduce energy demands required to supply hot water. Retrofitting Programs Complete Table 30 by checking which water uses are targeted, the outreach methods used, the measures used to identify success, and any participating partners. Table 30. Retrofitting programs (Select all that apply) Water Use Targets Outreach Methods Partners  low flush toilets,  toilet leak tablets,  low flow showerheads,  faucet aerators;  Education about  free distribution of  rebate for  other  Gas company  Electric company  MPCA  EPA & Clean Energy Resource Teams  water conserving washing machines,  dish washers,  water softeners;  Education about  free distribution of  rebate for  other  Gas company  Electric company  Watershed organization  rain gardens,  rain barrels,  Native/drought tolerant landscaping, etc.  Education about  free distribution of  rebate for  other  Gas company  Electric company  Watershed organization Briefly discuss measures of success from the above table (e.g. number of items distributed, dollar value of rebates, gallons of water conserved, etc.): The City distributed toilet leak tablets, faucet aerators, and put on a rain barrel seminar. The City also pays for 50% of resident’s first rain barrel. C. Education and Information Programs Customer education should take place in three different circumstances. First, customers should be provided information on how to conserve water and improve water use efficiencies. Second, information should be provided at appropriate times to address peak demands. Third, emergency notices and educational materials about how to reduce water use should be available for quick distribution during an emergency. Proposed Education Programs