Editorial: The Rising Cost of Water

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Editorial: The Rising Cost of Water

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Achieving Water Efficiency Through Performance Contracting

Author: Tom Horner
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June 01, 2007

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]

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Saving Water Indoors

Author: Peter Mayer
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June 01, 2007

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

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Building Water Efficiency Into Green Homes

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May 28, 2007

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]

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Understanding Solar-Thermal Systems

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March 19, 2007

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]

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Benefits of Demand-Controlled Pumping

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September 11, 2006

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]

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One or Two Tanks?

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September 11, 2006

        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]

How Third-Party Utility Providers Work

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 ...

Northwest Energy Star Super-Efficient Homes—#6: The Pumpkin Ridge Passive House

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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