The EPA has created WaterSense irrigation controllers which could save the average home 8,800 gallons of water annually.
Instead of using standard clock timers, WaterSense controllers allow watering schedules to better match plants’ water needs by using local weather and landscaping conditions to figure out how much water is necessary.
This program works to promote water-saving technology and inform society of the significance of this environmental concern. As of today, the WaterSense program has saved consumers over $46 billion on their water and energy bills. It was also reported in September 2018 that it’s about to become part of federal law!
According to the Alliance for Water Efficiency, the program will be part of America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018. So If you happen to see a product or system with WaterSense label, you can be confident that it uses at least 20% less water than the traditional model in addition to being more energy efficient.
The Nest can control water heating, temperature, energy usage, tracks energy history, controls hot water tank schedule, all while sending you alerts via the Nest app on a smartphone. Its OpenTherm technology modulates a high-efficiency condensing boiler, enabling energy saving.
This device’s capabilities is impressive considering that just a couple of years ago most people barely even thought about their air conditioning until it didn’t work. It’s safe to say that this smart thermostat has opened up a whole new world of home control, and most importantly, money and energy savings.