Hot Water Heater:

• Lower water temperature setting – Materials list and step-by-step instructions
• Water Heat Savings – You can significantly reduce your energy costs and extend the life of your water heater by giving it a little attention. Water heating can account for up to 18 percent of your home’s energy, so it is worth investigating ways to make water heating more efficient.
• Water Heating Options– New Water Heaters – If you’re in the market for a new water heater or are doing homework to know what’s available once the old one quits working, you will have a variety of choices to consider and discuss with your heating contractor or plumber.
• Hot Water Tank Insulation – This is a good video/demonstration
• Insulate hot water pipes – Materials list and step-by-step instructions.
• Adjust water heater temp and install insulation blanket – First 2 minutes focusses on adjusting temperature setting. 2:00 – insulating pipes.

Tips for Saving Money on Water Heating – Ignore first 45 seconds. 3:30 – Insulation

2 quick ways to cut bathroom energy loss (Video)- At the 1:06 mark, this video demonstrates how to install a low flow showerhead.

Resources from Conserveh20.org (http://www.conserveh2o.org/):

How to retrofit an older toilet to save up to a gallon per flush

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How to use your water meter to check for leaks

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Sprinkler system maintenance tips

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How to use a watering gauge to measure your sprinkler’s water use

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Alternatives to lawn

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How to cut standby power loss – Standby power loss accounts for as much as 20% of your bill. Learn where it occurs, and see three new gadgets that can help reduce it.