NYC Housing Preservation & DevelopmentCommunity Preservation Corporation
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NYC Green House is an HPD program designed to help building owners reduce the amount of water used by the residents as well as the water used to operate their buildings.  Whether renovating units, replacing mechanicals or maintaining these residential buildings, NYC Green House provides access to tax credits, rebates and incentives that help lower water usage, as well as some easy tips for residents and maintenance staff that can lower your water bills.

Entries in energy efficient (3)

Thursday
Nov042010

Set your water heater to 120˚F / 49˚C

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Set your water heater to 120 degrees, or select “low,” to reduce the cost of water heating and ensure water comes from the faucet at a safe temperature.

http://www.energysavers.gov/your_home/water_heating/index.cfm/mytopic=13050
Thursday
Nov042010

Wrap your hot water heater with insulation

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Prevent unnecessary heat loss by wrapping your existing tank water heater with an insulating blanket. Check your Owner’s Manual first to make sure it’s not already insulated internally. 

http://www.askpsc.com/askpsc/tip/?CategoryStaticKey=water
Thursday
Nov042010

Set laundry machines for warm and cold water settings to save money

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Do laundry on the warm or cold setting instead of hot. Many detergents work just as well in cold or warm water.

http://www.epa.gov/greenhomes/Basement.htm