WaterWorks
Powersmart Tips
Water Works
- Water heating is the second-largest energy user in your home, representing about 20% of your energy bill.
- Insulate your hot water pipes with pipe wrap or foam to prevent heat loss and keep the savings flowing.
- A water saving showerhead can reduce your home's hot water use by up to 15%.
- Faucet aerators can reduce the rate of flow through a faucet by up to 40%, saving water and energy.
- Fix leaky faucets. They can waste 11,350 litres or more of water per year.
- Run your dishwasher and washing machine with full loads.
Power Smart programs have resulted in water savings of 4 billion litres per year in BC. That translates into annual energy savings of $4.9 million.
Visit www.bchydro.com for more Power Smart tips on saving energy and money.
Last Update : Monday, December 11, 2006