Real Estate Plays A Key Role in Energy Efficiency
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The real estate sector plays a key role in energy efficiency and conservation.
The United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change determined that cost-effective energy efficiency measures in buildings could reduce building emissions by 30% from the 2020 estimated baseline.
Basic improvements include improved building insulation, greater heating and cooling efficiencies, energy-efficient lighting, and energy-efficient appliances.
Learn more about the United Nations’ Sustainable Building & Construction Initiative here.
Spotlight on Water
Our communities are facing greater challenges regarding water supply and infrastructure. How much water does an individual use daily? Find out here!
10 Water Trivia Facts:
- How much of the earth’s surface is water? ?80%
- How much of the earth’s water is suitable for drinking water??1%
- How much water does an individual use daily?? Over 100 gallons (all uses)
- In which room is the most water used? Bathroom
- How much water can you save by turning off the tap while brushing your teeth in the morning and before bedtime? 8 gallons a day
- How much water can a leaky toilet waste each day? 200 gallons
- How much water is used in the average five-minute shower??15-25 gallons
- On the average, how much is used to hand wash dishes?? 9-20 gallons
- How much water is used to produce a single day’s supply of U.S. newsprint? ?300 million gallons
- How much water is used during the growing/production of a single orange??13.8 gallons
Source: Environmental Protection Agency
How is Your Local Water Quality?
Get reports on about Georgia local water quality here.
State Rebates on Water Saving Products
The Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense label makes it easy to identify water-efficient products such as toilets and faucet accessories. Find state rebates here.
