Sentences with phrase «water efficient appliances»

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Mr Moran said using water - efficient plants and appliances were among the ways the house would be made to be more energy and water efficient.

The second holiday runs later in the year and applies to certain energy - and water - efficient appliances.

The complex includes cable and internet service and energy efficient building materials such as energy star appliances, energy efficient lighting and water - conserving fixtures.

Some of those elements include: - Light - colored roofing that reflects heat and saves energy; - 70 percent ENERGY STAR ® certified appliances including refrigerators, TVs, computers and kitchen equipment; - Water - efficient toilets and aerated bathroom faucets; - 10 percent of the building materials used contain recycled content; - «On Demand» ventilation that provides fresh air for occupied spaces without wasting energy on unoccupied areas of the property; - LED lighting - controls that turn off the lights; - Incorporates high - tech daylight sensors to reduce electrical lighting with natural sunlight and - Uses renewable energy sources such as solar or wind.

The report said that simply encouraging the installation of water - efficient fixtures and appliances could cut indoor water use 40 percent in single - family homes and 30 percent in hotels and casinos.

Yahoo Real Estate study finds that of people consider green / energy efficient appliances / materials are a requirement of their dream home — it is more popular than perennial favorites such as «building a custom home» «water views» and «mountain views»

I am finally moving into my new house and it will be the lap of luxury with more PV, energy star appliances, a very efficient wood boiler, and a solar water heater.

Another great way to create green jobs is to boost funding for retrofits of old toilets, plumbing fixtures and water - using appliances to more efficient models.

The more obvious steps, in addition to more water - efficient irrigation practices and water - efficient crops, include adopting more water - efficient industrial processes and using both more water - efficient household appliances and those that use no water at all, such as the new odorless dry - compost toilets.

In practice new houses tend to have the most efficient appliances, and highest standard of hot water cylinder insulation, and this was one factor in the tendency for such houses to have much higher heating bills than predicted.

Highlights of the 2009 - 10 Sustainability Annual Report include a major renovation of Norton Clark (an upgraded HVAC system, dual - flush toilets and new energy - efficient appliances); an estimated 54.4 % campus waste diversion rate; an almost 12 % decrease in water use; the retrofitting of more than 9,000 fluorescent light fixtures to more efficient models; and in Dining Services, the introduction of trayless dining and reusable to - go containers.

When water costs rise, as they inevitably will, investments in composting toilets and more water - efficient household appliances will become increasingly attractive to individual homeowners.

Reducing CO2 Emissions • Drive a fuel - efficient car, walk, bike, carpool, and use mass transit • Use energy - efficient windows • Use energy - efficient appliances and lights • Heavily insulate your house and seal all drafts • Reduce garbage by recycling and reuse • Insulate your hot water heater • Use compact fluorescent bulbs • Plant trees to shade your house during summer • Set water heater no higher than 49 °C (120 °F) Figure 20.16 Individuals matter: ways to reduce your annual emissions of CO2.

Our solar systems enable the use of energy efficient lighting, cell phone charging, water pumping, refrigeration, access to information and many small electrical appliances for home or business use.

A zero net energy building merges highly energy - efficient building construction, state - of - the - art appliances and lighting systems, and high performance windows to reduce a building's load and peak requirements and can include on - site solar water heating and renewable energy, such as solar photovoltaic, to meet remaining energy needs.

Personally, I'd like to see smaller units incorporated in laundry and dishwasher appliances to make it even more efficient — zero heat loss from pipes and the ability to eliminate a secondary pipe run for hot water.

Local utilities often provide rebates for ENERGY STAR certified or energy efficient purchases, which cover a wide range of appliances, building products, electronics, heating and cooling equipment, lighting, fans, pool pumps, and water heaters.

Aside from energy efficient appliances and water heaters, ZED worked with lighting consultant Light Th!s to ensure that all of the spaces are well illuminated using energy efficient fixtures.

While specifics vary from program to program, savings categories frequently include financial incentives for HVAC systems, water heaters, building insulation, appliances, weatherization, lighting, and other energy efficient improvements.

Then, you can either select some pre-populated energy rates or input your own, and analyze the energy or water consumption of your appliances to find out how to optimize your house for the most efficient and cheapest energy use to save both power and money.

These standards include minimum levels of operating efficiency, and other cost - effective measures, to promote the use of energy - and water - efficient appliances.

Population density also lowers energy and water use in all categories, constrains family size, limits the consumption of all kinds of goods, reduces ownership of wasteful appliances, decreases the generation of solid waste, and forces most residents to live in some of the world's most inherently energy - efficient residential structures: apartment buildings.

* Advanced double 2x4 framed walls w / foam insulation; * Active solar water heating and solar photovoltaics; * High efficiency electrical heat pump / natural cooling; * Heat recovery ventilator and Energy Star appliances; * Drought resistant landscaping and rainwater collection; * Efficient low - flow faucets and dual - flush toilets; * Reclaimed lumber flooring and recycled cork floors; * FSC wood cabinets w / recycled paper countertops; * High - efficiency windows oriented for natural light; * Accent siding reclaimed from Cuthbert Amphitheater; and * Zero VOC paints throughout the house.

More efficient fixtures and appliances can reduce home water use by 45 percent, thereby reducing emissions.

AMLI Lex On Orange apartments are green and sustainable, with energy - efficient appliances, reduced water use, and created with healthy building materials.

Meanwhile, residents who live in both rural and urban areas are being urged to cut back their water use, stop washing their vehicles as often, replace lawns with desert - like landscaping and replace washing machines and dishwashers with more efficient appliances.

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Examples of sustainable design features are solar hot water tanks, energy efficient appliances, asthma - friendly paints, certified wood and native landscaping.

Enjoy granite countertops, an energy efficient water heater, stainless steel appliances, and nine - foot ceilings in the main living area.

In addition, such features as efficient plumbing fixtures, high quality windows, enhanced insulation, reduce water consumption, space heating, Energy Star appliances & compact fluorescent lighting all lend themselves to reduced energy cost for home owners.

Some common measures for single family homes include: High - efficacy lighting, EnergyStar ® appliances, FSC - Certified lumber, insulation with 75 % recycled content, water efficient fixtures, solar electric panels, solar water heaters, and low or zero emitting interior paints, varnishes, cabinetry and carpeting.

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«While it is unreasonable to completely reduce carbon dioxide created by homes, there are various practices homeowners can implement, such as installing high - energy efficient windows, doors and insulation, high efficiency furnaces and appliances, and water - conserving fixtures such as showerheads and toilets that will significantly reduce negative effects on the environment.»

The home features mountain views, southern exposure, expansive deck, hardwood floors, cathedral ceilings, fireplace, wood stove, large great room, high end kitchen with stainless steel appliances, huge bonus room on lower level - could be a family room or rec room, sauna, new roof, new hot water heater, efficient convectair heaters through out.

Low - flow fixtures and fittings, efficient irrigation systems, water - efficient appliances and enhanced plumbing and fixtures designed to protect against leaks and moisture are some common features found in LEED homes.