Sedona Bathroom Remodels - Water & Energy Efficiency

Are you looking for a perfect bathroom remodel that will help you save water and conserve energy at the same time? If you are planning a Sedona bathroom remodel in the high desert region of Arizona, your interior design should include a careful look at the performance of shower heads, faucets, tubs and toilets. The good news is that most manufacturers these days have many products to choose from. Research and development has produced fixtures that not only save and perform well, but look good, too. There are toilets that flush effectively and use much less water. There are faucets that add beauty and function and help you conserve. There are tubs with better insulation so they hold the heat. There are better ways and means to heat water, insulate hot water lines, and reduce the distance from the heater to the fixture. Be sure to include an experienced design professional and remodel contractor on your team to take advantage of all the benefits and savings coming your way. So if you are planning a major bathroom remodel or just making a switch for efficient solutions here are some facts and tips.

• Showering is the BIGGEST Water-Waste  rShowering is one of the leading ways we use water in the home, accounting for nearly 17 percent of residential indoor water use, or about 30 gallons per household per day. That's nearly 1.2 trillion gallons of water used in the United States annually just for showering, or enough to supply the water needs of New York and New Jersey for a year
• Look for the WaterSense Label   The average household could save more than 2,300 gallons per year by installing WaterSense labeled products, especially shower heads. Since these water savings will reduce demands on water heaters, households will also save energy. In fact, a household could save 300 kilowatt hours of electricity annually, enough to power its television use for about a year. If every household in the United States installed WaterSense labeled showerheads, we could save more than $1.5 billion in water utility bills and more than 250 billion gallons of water annually, which could supply more than 2.5 million U.S. homes with their water needs for a year. In addition, we could avoid about $2.5 billion in energy costs for heating water. By the way, the WaterSense label also ensures that these products provide a satisfactory performance that is equal to or better than conventional products on the market.
• LEED Certified DesignOn the scale of green, greener, greenest ┬¥, a project that meets the standards of the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) program founded by the USGBC (United States Green Building Council) will save you more water and energy cost. Contact an experienced Sedona interior designer or residential architect in Sedona who can help you achieve your green goals.