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Water Heater Efficiency Rules Draw Criticism

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Real Estate Agent with Weichert Realtors

Environmentalists have had a lukewarm reaction to the Obama administration's proposed energy efficiency standards for home water heaters.

 NJEstates.net

The standards, which would take effect in 2015, could save consumers as much as $15.6 billion over 30 years, cut energy consumption and avoid emitting 154 million tons of carbon dioxide, according to the United States Department of Energy.

That's good but not nearly good enough, said Andrew deLaski, executive director of the Appliance Standards Awareness Project, a Boston-based group backed by energy efficiency advocates and environmental organizations.

Read more: http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com/

 

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Comments(4)

Ed Newman
Alamo Infrared, LLC - Midvale, UT

Obama needs to get focused on jobs and the economy.

Like the house is on fire and instead of putting the fire out, he is more focused on remodeling the kitchen.

Dec 05, 2009 01:36 AM
Jane Nicastro-Disch Warren NJ
Weichert Realtors - Watchung, NJ
NJ Estates Real Estate Group of Weichert Realtors

Thank you for your reply to my post, Ed. Regards,

Dec 05, 2009 01:50 AM
Tim Bradley
Contour Investment Properties - Jackson Hole, WY
Commercial Real Estate Expert in Jackson Hole, WY

This country needs to be more energy aware, in my opinion. Every little bit helps, and there's really no reason not to take the more energy efficient route.

Dec 05, 2009 04:06 AM
Jane Nicastro-Disch Warren NJ
Weichert Realtors - Watchung, NJ
NJ Estates Real Estate Group of Weichert Realtors

Good point Tim. Thanks!

Dec 05, 2009 04:28 AM