Projects

Outputs

Outputs include:

• Construction of a demand forecasting computer model and user manual
• Facilitation of a water demand forecasting workshop
• Real-world case studies of cities who have adopted the demand forecasting model
• Renzetti et al. (2015). Using demand elasticity as an alternative approach to modeling future community water demand under a conservation-oriented pricing system: An exploratory investigation. Canadian Water Resources Journal. Volume 40(1): 62-70
• Study featured in Water Canada publication ǮSmall demands: How to bring water demand forecasting to small utilitiesǯ, April 17, 2015. URL: http://watercanada.net/2015/small-demands/

Outcomes

Anticipated Outcomes Include:

• With the estimation of residential water demand models, the calculation of price and other elasticities and the construction of a demand forecasting model, the outputs of stage 1 are expected to produce the following outcomes:
• Greater capacity for Guelph, Calgary and the CRD to undertake enhanced water demand forecasting
• Increased awareness of the potential for improved demand forecasting through peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations
• By holding a water demand forecasting workshop, the project is expected to produce the following outcomes
• Contributing to the achievement of the CWWA National Water and Energy Efficiency Committeeǯs listed purpose and functions
• Improved understanding of water demand forecasting demonstrated by workshop attendees