When people think of efficiency programs, they are often considering ways to reduce electricity or natural gas bills; water efficiency can sort of become an afterthought. Unless there’s a drought like the Southeast had a couple of years ago, the topic of conserving water has sometimes fallen under the radar — but it shouldn’t! Water is one of the most important resources we have, and if people can save money and conserve water at the same time, it’s a win-win situation.  With WaterSense, a new home certification program developed and implemented by the Environmental Protection Agency, it’s now easier for builders and prospective new home buyers to build or live in a home that uses water more efficiently.

With this post, I’ll explain the WaterSense program and clarify how builders can take advantage of this program to conserve resources and differentiate their homes. (more…)