The Commission is committed to supporting and encouraging both Water and Energy Conservation in California.  On this page, you will discover numerous fun and easy ways for you and your family to Conserve Water! 

• In California, almost 20% of the electricity and over 30% of the natural gas is used to treat, transport, and use water. So, when you Save Water, you Save Energy too!  Find out more about the Commissions ambitious efforts regarding Energy Efficiency, Climate Change, and reduction of Greenhouse Gases.
• In California, outdoor water use accounts for between 50% to70% of all household water use.  See Pacific Institute Report titled Waste Not, Want Not: The Potential for Urban Water Conservation in California
• PUC's Symposium:  Improving the Efficiency of California Water and Energy Systems

Water Conservation Tips

Install water-saving devices:  You can save water by installing low-flow showerheads, high-efficiency toilets, and kitchen/bathroom faucet aerators.  Check with your utility – you may be able to get these devices at a discount, or for free.

Take shorter showers: Reduce your shower by 1 – 2 minutes and save 5 gallons!

Turn water off while brushing your teeth:  Save 3 gallons!

Fix leaky faucets:  Save up to 20 gallons/day!

Wash a full load of laundry:  Save 15 – 50 gallons per load!

Broom instead of Hose:  You can save  as much as 100 gallons of water by cleaning your driveway by sweeping instead of using the hose .

Water before 8 a.m.:  You can save about 25 gallons each time you water, by watering before 8 a.m. – watering early reduces evaporation and puts that water to work helping your plants grow .

From Lawn to Xeriscape (low water use landscaping):  Switch your garden from turf to drought tolerant plants, and reduce your household water use by more than 30% (http://www.allianceforwaterefficiency.org/Xeriscape_Water_Savings.aspx ).

Conservation Links

Links to other sources of water conservation information.

CPUC Addresses Water Supply in California