October brings us the World Series, pumpkin spice everything, football, a change in seasons, fall foliage, and National Energy Awareness Month.
In September 1991, President George Bush declared October as National Energy Awareness Month to raise awareness of the importance of sustainably managing the nation’s energy resources.
Why energy and water?
According to an Alliance to Save Energy, 9/11/14 blog post, "Water and energy are highly connected to one another. Energy production requires an enormous amount of water, ranking as the second most water consuming industry in the country. Conversely, about 90 percent of U.S. energy is generated from nuclear and fossil power plants, which require 190,000 million gallons of water per day to produce electricity, accounting for 39 percent of the nation’s freshwater withdrawals."
Given this information, we can clearly see the need to build more energy efficient housing.
Green building aims toward less energy use, better indoor air quality, and a structure's reduced environmental impact. SIPs address those principals by providing 58% more R-Value, less air leakage, and less thermal bridging than other construction methods. Sustainable building design and construction focuses on the wise utilization of resources to create high-quality, healthier and more energy-efficient homes and buildings, thus reducing their environmental impact.
Making small improvements to your everyday life could lead to years of benefits for you, your family, and the world. Here are some easy ways you can be more energy efficient:
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