Water Use Tracking Helps Conserve Resources in Austin

In Austin, Texas, the water utility is saving water by empowering consumers with comparative usage data.

July 08, 2016 •

Utilities around the country are giving consumers more detailed usage data — about their homes and others like them — to foster transparency and encourage conservation. At last month's Texas Digital Government Summit, Austin Water CIO Teri Pennington told Government Technology about how their efforts are paying off.

Noelle Knell

Noelle Knell is the executive editor for e.Republic, responsible for setting the overall direction for e.Republic’s editorial platforms, including Government Technology, Governing, Industry Insider, Emergency Management and the Center for Digital Education. She has been with e.Republic since 2011, and has decades of writing, editing and leadership experience. A California native, Noelle has worked in both state and local government, and is a graduate of the University of California, Davis, with majors in political science and American history.

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Water Use Tracking Helps Conserve Resources in Austin

In Austin, Texas, the water utility is saving water by empowering consumers with comparative usage data.