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Pulling Utilities Together: Water-Energy Partnerships
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Install high-efficiency showerheads and faucets in the average U.S. house, and the water meter will report about 6,000 gallons of water saved in one year. Not bad. But the savings continue. If the house has an electric water heater, the electric meter will show about 600 kilowatt-hours savings; if it's a gas heater, the savings will be 30 therms. [continue reading]
SMUD'S Solar Water Heating Program
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The Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) serves roughly 60,000 residential customers with electric water heaters, each consuming up to 5,500 kWh annually. [continue reading]
Group Bridges Toilet Rebate Gap
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Reducing energy and water bills is a great way to save money, especially for those on limited budgets. [continue reading]
A Cheaper Solar Water Heater
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With an average initial price tag of $2,500, solar water heaters--which are usually designed for households of four or more--have long been expensive. [continue reading]
Controlling Recirculation Loop Heat Losses
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Domestic hot water heating accounts for 15-27% of the total energy use in a typical Minneapolis apartment building, not counting energy used for lighting and electric appliances. [continue reading]
Ready, Get Set, Heat Water!
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According to E Source in Boulder, Colo., optimal setpoint for residential water heaters is 111deg.F. [continue reading]
Brittney Sheffield
How Third-Party Utility Providers Work
Many people know that there are ways to save on your utility services, however there are plenty of people who ...
Neil Grigsby
Northwest Energy Star Super-Efficient Homes—#6: The Pumpkin Ridge Passive House
The Pumpkin Ridge Passive House is one of six super energy-efficient homes being highlighted this year by Northwest Energy Homes&...
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