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Achieving Water Efficiency Through Performance Contracting
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As the vice president of a company that helps building owners and operators all across the country save water, I’m confronted with the magnitude of our thirst for water and the costs to ... [continue reading]

Saving Water Indoors
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In most U.S. cities, single-family homes make up the single largest source of demand for water. [continue reading]

Building Water Efficiency Into Green Homes
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How much is 25 million gallons of water? Enough to fill 200 million 16-oz bottles. Enough bottles to keep you busy for the next 60 years, if you decide to count them down in “99 bottles ... [continue reading]

Understanding Solar-Thermal Systems
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Why should homeowners invest in a solar-thermal system? It’s all about economics. With rising energy prices, many homeowners are now thinking of adding a solar component to their home, but they may feel ... [continue reading]

Benefits of Demand-Controlled Pumping
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An electronically demand-controlled pumping system sends cold water back to the water heater until hot water arrives at the sink, shower, or other fixture where it is needed. [continue reading]

One or Two Tanks?
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Q. Is it cheaper for a homeowner to run one 100-gallon gas hot water tank or two 50-gallon tanks? There are six heavy water users in our household. How ... [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&...





























