On this page the following entries were made in the “October, 2009” time-frame.
Archive for “October, 2009”
Urban Dams
GreenPlumbersUSA program establishes a collaborative relatonship between water distributors, plumbing contractors and end-users
When one thinks of a “dam,” the image of a concrete barrier holding back billions of gallons of water immediately comes to mind. Webster’s dictionary has a much simpler definition. It defines the word “dam” as “any barrier that checks the flow of a stream.”
In the United States, streams of water flow through houses every day. Allowing these streams to go unmonitored is a careless waste of one of our most precious resources. GreenPlumbersUSA, the innovative water and energy conservation program, has announced a long-term strategy to provide consumers with the knowledge, incentives, and tools they need to monitor and reduce their daily water usage, and to ultimately become champions of conservation for both the U.S. and the world.
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Innerline Plumbing Gets Accredited As GreenPlumbers®
Myself, Craig Woolheater, and my brother, Richard Kirk Woolheater, who is also the Master Plumber for Innerline Plumbing attended the WaterSmart Innovations 09 Conference and GreenPlumbers® training courses in Las Vegas October 4-9.
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Liquid Assets – 7 Ways to Be Water Wise at Home
It’s never been smart to be wasteful of our natural resources, and becoming knowledgeable about conservation is essential as the availability of resources becomes scarce.
And with our aging pipes, water quality is another concern. The availability of clean, drinkable water is a prime consideration today, so it makes sense to be thinking ahead on ways to conserve and make your home more water smart.
If we all make informed water choices, we’ll save water, be better stewards of this very precious resource, and improve the water quality in our homes.
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WaterSmart Innovations ‘09 Conference and Expo
Innerline Plumbing will be attending the WaterSmart Innovations ‘09 Conference and Expo and The GreenPlumbers USA Convention in Las Vegas October 5-9.
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Wastewater Warrior: An Interview with GreenPlumbers USA Director Megan Lehtonen
Plumbers are incredibly skilled and knowledgeable already. We challenge them to look at their careers in a different way by extending their education to include training related to new technology and advanced conservation techniques. The five courses (32 hours total) include training on everything from solar hot water to how to conduct a detailed, 50-point water audit on homes and businesses. Plumbing companies that commit to training all of their technicians, and adhere to a code of ethics, can become Licensed GreenPlumbers. These companies are listed on our website by location, so consumers can have a conservation option when looking for a plumber.
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Solar Water Heating the Easy Way
If you’re interested in solar energy, you might find that solar water heating is the simplest and most cost-effective way to put this renewable resource to work. New solar industry standards promote quality products and installations, and new federal solar tax credits can take 30 percent off the installed cost of solar water heating for your home or business.
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