Simple Water Retrofits with Deep Savings

摘要

Are high water bills making you blue? Reducing your water demand is a smart move because its benefits extend to many other areas of facilities management. Create a water efficiency game plan by identifying areas of high consumption and selecting the right replacements. Common opportunities for water savings can be found in three places: plumbing fixtures, irrigation, and HVAC equipment. But each facility's usage is different, so establish your consumption rates for each area before embarking on efficiency upgrades. "Water submeters can help break out your usage in more detail than your utility bill alone," says Rachel Sowards, a practice area manager for Paladino and Company, a sustainability consulting firm.