look for PRACTICES WaterSense Accomplishments 2015 Saving Water for Future Generations &EPA ------- Saving W3tGF for Future Generations WaterSense,® a partnership program sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), works collaboratively with companies, organizations, and communities to encourage innovation in manufacturing and support sustainable jobs for American workers. Since 2006, the WaterSense label has made it easy for consumers to find high-performing, water-efficient products. Across the country, millions of Americans are saving water, energy, and money by installing WaterSense labeled products in their homes and businesses. WaterSense Labeled Products 1 5 trillion9a,lonsof 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 2007 - 2012 water saved since 2006! 4 17-2 4 2013 4 2014 4 2015 437 billion gallons saved in 2015 WaterSense4 ^90 has more than I ¦ m w organizational partners. fer*^ 1 - 9 Partner Totals by State 10-19 ^20-29 130 -39 | | 40+ Ever since the first WaterSense labeled toilets hit store shelves in 2007, more and more product types have earned the WaterSense label, and the total number of WaterSense labeled models continues to grow. That's more thcin the amount of f + ^ water used by all of the households in WallTOa 1113 for a year! 2010 3,206 2011 4,576 MS 1 44 9C Legend ~ Toilets Faucets Showerheads Flushing Urinals Weather-Based Irrigation Controllers Pre-Rinse Spray Valves 8.577 10.963 14,587 16.110 TOTAL LABELED MODELS WaterSense has helped reduce the amount of energy needed to heat, pump, and treat water by 212 billion kilowatt hours, * enough to supply a year's worth of power to more than /- 19.4> million homes... f ...eliminating 78 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions... iAiAiik ...and more than 2,200 Irrigation pros certified by WaterSense labeled programs ...the equivalent of planting 2 billion trees. ...and saving consumers $32.6 billion in water and energy bills 204 ------- Savings That Perform Outdoor Ease WaterSense Labeled Homes Nearly Double A total of 246 homes earned the WaterSense label in 2015—which is nearly double the number of homes that earned the WaterSense label in 2014—as the housing market continues to recover. Whether single- or multi-family units, WaterSense labeled homes are designed for efficiency and performance, with beautiful, low-maintenance landscapes that save water and incorporate products that are certified to use less water and perform well. Builders can learn more about earning the label with the WaterSense Labeled Homes Quick Reference Guide. When in Drought (or Not) In summer 2015, WaterSense created the When in Drought (or Not) campaign. The campaign included tips, fact sheets, infographics, widgets, and another video in our series featuring Flo, the WaterSense spokesgallon. During this time, WaterSense also promoted a landscape photo challenge on social media, featuring #WaterSavingYard makeovers to showcase that drought-tolerant yards can be beautiful. WaterSense and its partners encouraged consumers, landscape designers, and other professionals to inspire homeowners across the country to save water outdoors by submitting their photos. Winners were chosen by Facebook and Instagram fan voting. Efficient Products, tducation for the Commercial & Institutional Sector In December 2015, WaterSense released a final specification for flushometer-valve toilets, which are typically found in office buildings and other commercial restrooms. With this specification, commercial and institutional facilities can now access a whole suite of restroom products that save water. EPA also hosted a year-long series of technical webinars as part of the WaterSense H2Otel Challenge; co-hosted a webinar series with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development dedicated to multi-family housing and water best management practices; and began working on a new webinar series with ENERGY STAR® to help facilities use a little WaterSense at Work to save water and energy. Making an Impact In 2015, WaterSense received 11.5 billion earned media impressions— a 74 percent increase over 2014—with a corresponding ad value of more than $10 million. More than half of the program's 21,300 media "hits" mentioned the WaterSense label, enhancing consumer awareness. WaterSense was mentioned in newspapers from The Washington Post and The Boston Globe to The Los Angeles Times and USA Today. 16,000 SOCIAL MEDIA GROWTH 2,910 2,510 2014 What's Next? WaterSense is taking its focus outdoors, promoting its new "Find a Pro" directory of irrigation professionals certified by WaterSense labeled programs in 2016. In outdoor products, EPA is drafting a WaterSense specification for pressure-regulating sprinkler bodies. The program is also continuing to examine soil moisture sensor irrigation control technologies. PHONE (866) WTR-SENS (987-7367) WEBSITE www.epa.gov/watersense EMAIL watersense@epa.gov EPA-832-F-16-007 June 2016 ------- |