Water heater
Buy a water heater insulation blanket
MD Building R-5 insulation blanket
This water heater insulation blanket is easy to install and fits up to a 60 gallon tank.Thermawell Frost King R-10 blanket
Fits gas and electric tanks up to 60 gallons.Thermwell R-5 blanket
This fiberglass insulation blanket fits gas and electric tanks up to 60 gallons.
Insulate your water pipes
Fiberglass pipe wrap kit
This insulation will wrap around your cold and hot water pipes to help deliver water to your taps at its proper temperature. It is available in rolls measuring 3 inches wide and 35 feet long.Polyethylene pipe insulation kit
Easy to install, this insulation will keep your hot water hot on its way to your tap, thereby limiting the amount of energy used by your hot water heater. The insulation typically comes in 12-foot lengths and can be cut to fit the length of your pipe.
Reduce the thermostat setting on your water heater
Intermatic Electric Water Heater Timer
This timer will turn the water heating element of your water heater off during low-use periods. Control the energy flow with 12 ON/OFF settings.
Choose a tankless water heater
Bosch AquaStar Gas Tankless Water Heater
This model from Bosch delivers up to 4.3 gallons per minute and comes with a hydro-generated ignition. This means the water heater operates only when water is running.GE Tankless Gas Water Heater
Using less energy than standard tank gas water heaters, the new GE Tankless Gas Water Heater only activates when you need hot water and it immediately de-activates when you turn off the water.Paloma 4.2 GPM LP Gas Tankless Water Heater
The 118,000 BTU burner on the Paloma PTG-42PVP LP Gas "On Demand" Tankless Water Heater is designed to supply continuous hot water at 4.2 gallons per minute allowing one to two major applications such as one shower and sink to be used simultaneously.
Install a solar thermal water heater
EagleSun Solar Water Heaters
The EagleSun line of 80 and 120 gallon drainback solar water heating systems, designed for families with three to six members, have fewer system components than other active solar systems so they are relatively low maintenance.Helio-Flo Solar Water Heater
An inexpensive solar water heating system requiring little maintenance. It's suitable in milder climates and areas with soft (not hard) water conditions.KingSolar Water Heater
This drainback solar water heating system is designed to meet the needs of a household of 3 or 4 adults. This system converts any water heater into a solar-powered water heater.SolarRoofs.com
Get a custom-built solar water heater for your business that's low-profile and light weight with self-balancing features. The Skyline® collectors are durable and have a 150 mph wind rating.
Wash clothes in cold water
Biokleen laundry detergent
Biokleen has concentrated liquid and powder detergents.ECOS Laundry Detergent
ECOS brand laundry detergents have several formulas that work in cold water.Ecover Liquid Laundry and Laundry Powder
Liquid Laundry and Laundry Powder both work well in cold water.method HE Compatible baby laundry detergent
Method's cold-water-ready, biodegradable baby detergent cleans delicate clothes without irritating sensitive skin, as it contains no dyes or harsh chemicals. Looking for the grown-ups too? Check out method's entire line of laundry care products.Mountain Green Ultra Laundry Detergent
This product may be formulated for babies' sensitive skin, but it's good for sensitive people of all ages—and cleans at all temperatures too. It is crafted from natural plant-derived ingredients and contains no dyes, bleach, fragrance, or alcohol.OurHouse Unscented Concentrated Laundry Care
This concentrated product cleans well in cold water, biodegrades easily, and is not toxic to aquatic life.Planet Ultra Liquid Laundry Detergent or Ultra Powdered Laundry Detergent
Planet detergent can be used in cool or cold water, and contains no additives, such as perfumes, dyes, enzymes, or optical brighteners, which can remain on your clothes and cause skin irritation.Seventh Generation Liquid Laundry Detergent
Seventh Generation's vegetable-based laundry detergents contain no chlorine, dyes, phosphates, or artificial fragrances.Tide Coldwater Laundry Detergent
Tide's Coldwater formula is as effective as traditional products, but saves energy from reduced hot water use.Watkins Lemon Liquid Laundry Concentrate
Ultra concentrated, this detergent uses only 1 fl. oz. per load and is naturally fragranced with a lemon scent.
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