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California’s new homes far more water-efficient, says study

Posted by: Maven on March 2, 2010 at 7:23 am

From the Central Valley Business Times:

“Homes built in California in 2009 used water far more efficiently that those built 20 years earlier, according to a study paid for by the California Homebuilding Foundation.

When the California Green Building Standards Code comes into effect in 2011, retrofitting of existing homes could be even more significant in California’s efforts to reduce water use, the California Homebuilding Foundation says.

The study, prepared by Stockton-based ConSol, a consultant on energy solutions for production single-family and multifamily builders , examined historical standards on water flow for shower heads, toilets, faucets and clothes washers, as well as water used for landscaping, and compared them to standards used today and those that will come into effect in 2011.

“The California Green Building Standards Code will be a win-win for the environment and for homebuilders,” says Gail Grimm, CHF’s executive director. “Homebuilders will be able to help protect water resources while offering more water-efficient homes to consumers without adding a significant cost to the price of the home.” … “

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March 2, 2010 · Filed Under Conservation

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