Energy Action Month: Sustainability in Our Homes

Energy is being used up at an enormous rate in the United States, and where is a huge chunk of it coming from? Our homes. The residential sector accounts for 21% of energy use in our country, the 5th largest consumption number.

The upside? If residents are largely responsible for tremendous energy use, they can also be our solution. With nearly 90% of our time spent inside the home, it is important to focus in here. Especially with the number of residential buildings growing to about 141 million in the U.S. by 2030.

Not only are these millions of homes using up energy, but they are also wasting it. According to Max Sherman, Presidential Ad Hoc Commitee on the Residential Construction Market, “Over 74% of all existing homes in the United States were constructed before 1989 - before widespread adoption of model energy codes governing their construction." This means under-insulated homes with outdated HVAC systems are running on a majority of our energy. Seems like there are some updates to be made. 

Read more at ContractorMag.org.

For upgrades to energy efficient fixtures this Energy Action Month and always, call us at New York Plumbing and Sewer Rooter. Taking action is the only way we can ensure a sustainable future. 

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Energy Action Month: Ways to Save

Did you know that energy and water usage actually go hand in hand? When we rely on our water heater to deliver hot water to our shower, we're using energy just as much as we are water.

Since October is Energy Action Month, were sharing a few quick ways you can reduce energy use when it comes to your plumbing.

• Replace old shower heads with water-efficient ones 
• Install low-flow aerators on faucets which cut down on water use
• Ensure your water heater has an insulating blanket
• Turn down the temperature on your water heater to 120 degrees Fahrenheit

• Clean or replace filters in your furnace and heat pump
• Insulate your hot water pipes 
• Check for both air leaks and water leaks in your home 

Learn more about how others are saving energy and how you can too!

Take action and call New York Plumbing & Sewer Rooter for assistance today. We'll install your energy and water efficient fixtures and answer any questions you might have.

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