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Spokane staff present water‑conservation outcomes; AMI portal and rate changes seen as key levers
Summary
City staff reported that SpokaneScape and the Waterwise Challenge are producing the largest household water savings, recommended pairing irrigation rebates with education, and previewed an AMI customer portal and continued rate discussions for 2026.
City of Spokane staff on the Climate Resilience and Sustainability Board’s agenda presented a detailed update on the draft Water Conservation Master Plan, telling the board that some rebate programs are producing measurable savings while others need additional outreach to change behavior.
“SpokaneScape is effective, but it can be expensive,” said Arlene, the city presenter, summarizing program performance. She told the board that SpokaneScape and the Waterwise Challenge — programs that combine incentives with personal interaction — showed the clearest reductions in summer irrigation use, while standalone irrigation rebates and smart‑controller…
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