Journal Facts

Journal
Journal of Environmental Systems
ISSN
0047-2433 (print) 1541-3802 (electronic)
Volume
16
Issue
2
Date
1/1/1986

Article Facts

Title
Economic Evaluation of a Rebate Program for Saving Water: The Case of Mesa
DOI
10.2190/JPL5-FP13-K25C-F526
Authors
  • Donald E. Agthe
  • Margot W. Garcia
  • Leigh Goodnough
Pages
81-86
Online Date
05/09/2002

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Economic Evaluation of a Rebate Program for Saving Water: The Case of Mesa

Donald E. Agthe
Margot W. Garcia
Leigh Goodnough

DOI: 10.2190/JPL5-FP13-K25C-F526

Abstract

In July of 1984, the City of Mesa, Arizona, implemented a voluntary water development fee rebate program to encourage new home builders and owners to adopt water saving desert landscaping. It is concluded on the basis of benefit cost analysis that the program was successful for single-family residences. It was also found that the program financially favors multifamily development over single-family residential housing. Finally, it is concluded that the program may not be sufficiently publicized and may not appeal to high income home buyers.

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