The bathroom is generally where the largest quantity of hot water is used so there are typically good opportunities for energy savings.

• A thermostatic mixing valve can be used to set the water at the same temperature every time the shower is turned on.

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• Consider fitting a spray tap. It delivers as little as a cup of water for every half a bucket that an ordinary
tap delivers, but still allows you to wash in the same way.

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• Taking a shower rather than a bath uses only a fifth of the energy.

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• Never leave hot water running unnecessarily.

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• Generate hot water only when it’s required and store

Water Usage

Shower

Take showers instead of the Baths as often as possible (although sometimes Baths are great-keep it to a minimum). A new low flow showerhead will also save energy — up to €120 each year on electricity — beating out both the bath and an old-fashioned showerhead.

Sink Faucet

Replace old two faucet sinks with a single dual faucet and repair any faucet leaks. A leaky faucet can waste gallons of water.

Hot water leaking at a rate of 1 drip per second can waste up to 1,661 gallons of water over the course of a year, and waste up to €25 in electricity or in natural gas. Fixing drips is a cost-effective and easy way to save energy.