Energy Efficient Water Solutions
North Carolina water resources and delivery are under duress. Locally, water costs have risen every year since 1999, and this trend is likely to continue and increase. Plumbing efficiency measures reduce both water and sewer bills.
Most of the water use in many commercial institutions comes from restrooms - an estimated 40% at hospitals, 30% from guest rooms at hotels, and 45% of water usage at schools. The U.S. Department of Energy estimates that approximately 60 percent of the total water use in office and administrative buildings is consumed by restroom plumbing fixtures. Landscaping accounts for much of the remainder of commercial water usage.
This waterless urinal can save, on average, approximately 40,000 gallons of water a year.
We offer:
- Free consultation
- Software analyses to calculate water usage patterns and potential savings
- Completely waterless and low-usage fixtures
- Energy efficient water heating technologies
- Rainwater catchment
- Access to cash rebates
- Tax credit information
New technologies allow for significant reductions in water and sewer use in bathrooms. We can help with the installation of waterless urinals, automatic dual-stage flush tankless toilets, sensored, automatic lavatory faucets with pre-set temperature control, and more. We can custom tailor a "green bathroom" specific to your facilities needs. As a licensed general contractor, we can also remodel the appearance of your bathroom so that it not only functions more efficiently and less expensively, but also more attractively, should you choose.
 There are several styles of urinal now available that use no water. |
 Automatic sensored lavatory faucets deliver water only when needed. |
 Auto-flush toilet valves are highly efficient and can even determine half vs. full flush needs. |
On-demand Water Heaters
On-demand units heat water only when it is needed.
On-demand, or "tankless," water heating systems can save considerable amounts of energy use by heating water only when you need it. This can be particularly helpful in locations where heated water usage is limited, or periodic.
Xeriscaping
Savings through landscaping water use reduction is achievable, often with use of simple xeriscaping techniques utilizing native plants, along with water catchment and improved irrigation techniques.