The truth is your energy usage is directly related to water usage. Since power plants use so much water every day to produce energy, the more energy you use, the more water is being put to use.
According to a NREL (National Renewable Energy Laboratory) report 89% of all energy produced in the United States is hydroelectric. Meaning the more energy you're consuming on a daily basis, the more water your consuming as well. And with the drought effecting us in Atlanta, we need to conserve as much water as possible.
Georgia Power posted the graph you see to above. According to their studies, 52% of our energy usage is from heating and cooling. So keeping the thermostat turned down in the winter and up in the summer is important. However, when you consider that you lose a majority of the heat in your home through your windows...see where I'm going?
So believe it or not, green windows help you save money, energy, and water!
Do your part to help us get through this drought. You probably never thought about how reducing your heating and cooling bill could help keep energy and water usage to a minimum.
If you're a homeowner looking for a way to make your home Green. Energy efficient windows are a big step.
If you're not a homeowner tell people you know how important it is to make sure that they have energy efficient windows in their homes.
For an additional resource about insulation and energy reduction, click here.
Jaq B in Atlanta, GA
