In the Town of Windsor, water conservation has been a challenge for decades, but in 2012 this small Northern California community hit on a remedy that already has won national recognition.
Launched in August 2012, the Windsor Efficiency PAYS program helps pre-qualified residents make upgrades that improve water and energy efficiency in their homes. They pay a surcharge on their water bills after the upgrades until the costs of their improvements are repaid.
Paul Piazza, water conservation program coordinator, says that even with the surcharges in place, residents should see an immediate reduction in their bills. When improvements are paid off, the
