Green Living
What Makes It Green?
Here are 11 smart building choices you can make to benefit your home and your environment.
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Watch Water Use
- Regulate water heating to help save energy. In this house, as the demand fluctuates, a processor regulates the amount of water being heated by a high-efficiency, ENERGY STAR qualified boiler. Storage tanks recirculate the hot water, allowing the boiler to turn on less often.
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