The Issue
Hot water consumption!
The Greater Issue
Between 80 and 90 percent of the energy used to heat water is wasted.
With 110-million households in the country, that’s a lot of inefficiently used energy.
The cost of heating water amounts to 14% of your utility bill.
Be Part of the Solution
You don’t have to take cold showers, eat on dirty dishes or wear dirty clothes to conserve energy and save money. Follow these simple steps to reduce your hot-water consumption:
This article appears in Aug 12-18, 2009.