Do You Have A Green Plumber?
Sunday, April 11th, 2010Does your plumber carry a wrench that can make the Earth smile? Is plumbing even something you think about? Probably not, but if you’re a home owner, you pay bills - water, heating, power, and more. A green plumber and eco-friendly plumbing, heating and energy techniques can save you money, and yes, can lend a hand in saving our environment and energy waste.
His pipe is green
As part of a multi-national association, Green Plumbers USA®, with American headquarters in Sacramento, is an organization that helps to train plumbers in up-to-date water and energy efficiency technology. Accredited plumbers practice installation of:
- Tankless Water Heaters, which reduces energy waste by up to 40% by heating water only when needed
- High Efficiency Showerheads, which reduces water usage while maintaining proper pressure
- Aerating Faucets that also maintain accurate pressure but allow less water flow thereby eliminating an extra gallon per minute of water waste
- Basic Home Water Audits, a 50-point inspection and review of a home to solve energy and water loss, reduce monthly bills, and help your home become more eco-friendly
- High Efficiency Toilets, which use less water and can save up to 4,000 gallons a year!
- Solar Hot Water Systems that integrate solar paneling with your water heater, qualify for Federal, State and City tax credits (in most places) and save thousands of dollars and reduce energy waste
Sooner or later, Green Plumbing certification will be necessary as consumer and building code demands require more stringent plumbing, heating and in-home water alternatives that save money and provide better care for the world.
No green plumber's crack here...