EPA WaterSense

ASA Responds to President Trump’s Request for U.S. EPA to Review Water Efficiency Requirements

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Thursday, December 12, 2019
Natural environment, Nature, Environment of the United States, United States Environmental Protection Agency, EPA WaterSense, Water conservation, Water efficiency, Niagara Conservation

On December 9, 2019 the American Supply Association (ASA) reached out to the White House offering our guidance and input into President Trumps order to the U.S. EPA to review water efficiency standards in bathroom fixtures.

Key Points: 
  • On December 9, 2019 the American Supply Association (ASA) reached out to the White House offering our guidance and input into President Trumps order to the U.S. EPA to review water efficiency standards in bathroom fixtures.
  • Upgrading aging water delivery infrastructure will provide the greatest impact on further water use efficiencies.
  • ASA was one of a group of organizations that drove the creation of the U.S. EPA WaterSense Program which was officially launched in 2006.
  • The Program is based on product specifications designed to ensure the product provides water efficiency at a level 20% below federally mandated limits.

Niagara Recognized With 2019 WaterSense® Excellence Award

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Monday, October 21, 2019
Interior design, Retail, Environment, Home Goods, Residential Building & Real Estate, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Bathrooms, Natural environment, Toilets, Public health, Nature, Niagara Conservation, Water conservation, EPA WaterSense, Sanitation, Low-flush toilet, Flush toilet, Dual flush toilet, Niagara, WaterSense

The U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently recognized the Nano Dual-Flush toilet from Niagara, creators of water-saving toilets that use Stealth Technology , with a 2019 WaterSense Excellence in Labeled Products in the Marketplace Award at the WaterSmart Innovations Conference in Las Vegas.

Key Points: 
  • The U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently recognized the Nano Dual-Flush toilet from Niagara, creators of water-saving toilets that use Stealth Technology , with a 2019 WaterSense Excellence in Labeled Products in the Marketplace Award at the WaterSmart Innovations Conference in Las Vegas.
  • This is the fifth award Niagara has received to date in 2019.
  • Recognized by the EPA for its excellence in reducing water waste, the Nano is one of the most water efficient toilets available, using 77 percent less water than most other toilets on the market.
  • Additional recognition of Niagara and its products in 2019 includes:
    Niagara, formerly Niagara Conservation, leading the water revolution by saving the worlds water through everyday ingenuity.

Delta Faucet Company Wins a 2019 WaterSense® Sustained Excellence Award

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Friday, October 4, 2019
EPA WaterSense, United States Environmental Protection Agency, Water, Natural environment, Plumbing, Water conservation, Nature, Masco, Water efficiency, Tap, Faucet Inn, Delta

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Delta Faucet Company was named a 2019 WaterSense Sustained Excellence Award winner by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) this week.

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  • LAS VEGAS, Oct. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Delta Faucet Company was named a 2019 WaterSense Sustained Excellence Award winner by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) this week.
  • Delta Faucet Company, manufacturer of Brizo, Delta and Peerless products, is a three-time WaterSense Partner of the Year winner and, now, a five-time recipient of the Sustained Excellence Award the highest partner recognition for continued, exemplary efforts to advance the WaterSense program and water efficiency.
  • "Delta Faucet Company strives to produce and promote innovative kitchen and bath products that help conserve water without sacrificing performance," said Ken Roberts, Delta Faucet Company president.
  • Founded by Masco Corporation in 1954 with the introduction of the single-handle kitchen faucet, Delta Faucet Company is proud to be America's faucet innovation leader, featuring Brizo , Delta , and Peerless products.

KB Home Wins 2019 WaterSense Sustained Excellence Award for Advancing Water Efficiency

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Friday, October 4, 2019
Environment, Construction & Property, Utilities, Other Natural Resources, Energy, Natural Resources, Residential Building & Real Estate, Natural environment, Nature, Environment of the United States, EPA WaterSense, Water conservation, Water efficiency, United States Environmental Protection Agency, KB Home

KB Home continues to champion the pivotal role the WaterSense program plays in both lowering monthly utility costs and minimizing each buyers carbon footprint and energy usage.

Key Points: 
  • KB Home continues to champion the pivotal role the WaterSense program plays in both lowering monthly utility costs and minimizing each buyers carbon footprint and energy usage.
  • The homebuilder has built more homes certified under the WaterSense or Water Smart labels than any other national builder.
  • To date, KB Home has built more than 15,000 WaterSense labeled and Water Smart homes and installed over 600,000 WaterSense labeled fixtures.
  • As an industry pioneer in exploring and evaluating water-saving innovations, KB Home actively works in collaboration with organizations like EPA, Southern Nevada Water Authority and RESNET to identify new ways to enhance water efficiency.

Plumbing Manufacturers International Applauds Preservation of WaterSense, Increased Water Infrastructure Funding in Senate FY20 Interior-EPA Budget Bill

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Tuesday, October 1, 2019
Other Retail, Hardware, Technology, Retail, Building Systems, Residential Building & Real Estate, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Environment, White House, Federal Government, Public policy, Landscape, Interior design, Engineering, Labor, Other Energy, Manufacturing, Congressional News, Views, Public policy, Government, Energy, Natural environment, Environment of the United States, United States Environmental Protection Agency, Nature, EPA WaterSense, Plumbing Manufacturers International

Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI) today applauded the Senate Appropriations Committees approval of the fiscal year 2020 (FY20) budget bill for the Interior Department and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that preserves the EPA's WaterSense program and increases water infrastructure funding.

Key Points: 
  • Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI) today applauded the Senate Appropriations Committees approval of the fiscal year 2020 (FY20) budget bill for the Interior Department and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that preserves the EPA's WaterSense program and increases water infrastructure funding.
  • PMI is grateful for their efforts to develop a strong FY20 funding bill for EPA that recognizes the success and importance of the WaterSense program and provides funding for critical water infrastructure projects, he said.
  • WaterSense, a public-private partnership, is a voluntary certification and labeling program that identifies water- efficient and high-performing plumbing products.
  • $73 million for the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA), which provides low-interest loans for major water infrastructure projects across the country.

EPA Names Energy Inspectors Corporation a 2019 Indoor airPLUS Leader Award Winner

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Monday, September 30, 2019
Nature, Natural environment, Articles, Building biology, United States Environmental Protection Agency, AirPlus International, EPA WaterSense, Energy Star, Indoor air quality, Radon, Fulton Homes

LAS VEGAS, Sept. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- From the Environmental Protection Agency, Washington DC, September 19, 2019:

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  • LAS VEGAS, Sept. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- From the Environmental Protection Agency, Washington DC, September 19, 2019:
    "Energy Inspectors Corporation is celebrating their 6th Indoor airPLUS Leader Award after helping multiple production builder clients to justify and make the 100% Commitment to Indoor airPLUS providing exceptional indoor air quality to its customers.
  • Recognizing that homebuyers are increasingly interested in how homes affect their health, Energy Inspectors realized clean, healthy, indoor air would become a long term must-have for homeowners.
  • Their model of supporting builders and promoting Indoor airPLUS participation has become increasingly successful, such that Energy Inspectors have verified over 4,000 Indoor airPLUS qualified homes throughout California and Arizona, with over 1,000 of those verified just this year."
  • (EPA)
    The 2019 Indoor airPLUS Leader Award is the third EPA award given to Energy Inspectors in 2019.Earlier this year Energy Inspectors was named national ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year by the EPA for the 13th consecutive year, as well as the 2019 WaterSense Partner of the Year Award for water conservation and efficiency.

Plumbing Manufacturers International Applauds House Appropriations Committee for Support of EPA WaterSense Program in House Interior-EPA Budget Bill

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Thursday, May 23, 2019
Energy, Alternative energy, Utilities, Public policy, Government, Manufacturing, White House, Federal Government, Other Manufacturing, Environment, Natural environment, Environment of the United States, Nature, EPA WaterSense, United States Environmental Protection Agency, Plumbing Manufacturers International, Appropriation bill

Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI) today applauded the House Appropriations Committee for approving its fiscal year 2020 Department of the Interior-EPA spending bill, which includes PMI-supported report language calling for the preservation and funding of the EPA WaterSense program.

Key Points: 
  • Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI) today applauded the House Appropriations Committee for approving its fiscal year 2020 Department of the Interior-EPA spending bill, which includes PMI-supported report language calling for the preservation and funding of the EPA WaterSense program.
  • These coalition partners have met with dozens of members of Congress, including members of the House Appropriations Committee, tounderscore the benefits of the WaterSense program.PMI is supporting similar report language in the Senate.
  • The House Appropriations Committee spending bill would also boost EPAs overall funding while delivering significant budget increases to several water and wastewater infrastructure programs.
  • PMI member companies have been leaders in developing water-saving technologies promoted by the WaterSense program, which operates on a $3 million annual budget, Stackpole said.

KB Home’s 12th Annual Sustainability Report Highlights Innovation, Progress and Impact

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Monday, April 22, 2019
Energy, Utilities, Other Energy, Technology, Other Technology, Natural Resources, Other Natural Resources, Construction & Property, Residential Building & Real Estate, Natural environment, Nature, EPA WaterSense, United States Environmental Protection Agency, KB Home, KBH, Articles, Water conservation, Sustainability, KB

In its 12th annual Sustainability Report, released today, KB Home (NYSE:KBH) outlines its accomplishments, challenges, priorities and vision for the future of homebuilding.

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  • In its 12th annual Sustainability Report, released today, KB Home (NYSE:KBH) outlines its accomplishments, challenges, priorities and vision for the future of homebuilding.
  • In nearly two decades of sustainable advancement, KB Home has built more than 128,000 ENERGY STAR certified homes, 15,000 Water Smart and WaterSense labeled homes and 7,750 solar-powered homes.
  • Earlier this year, KB Home unveiled KB ProjeKt: Where Tomorrow Lives, an innovation laboratory that tested far-reaching future concepts and provided an integrated, immersive experience of next-generation homebuilding sustainability.
  • KB Homes eDifference Sustainability Platform and long-term strategic goals provide a roadmap to work toward and measure its sustainability progress in the areas of energy efficiency, water conservation, healthy homes and smart systems.

Energy Inspectors Corporation Is The 2019 EPA Energy Star Partner Of The Year

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Tuesday, April 9, 2019
Environment of the United States, Natural environment, Environmental policy in the United States, Energy conservation in the United States, Energy Star, Product certification, United States Environmental Protection Agency, EPA WaterSense, Portland Energy Conservation

LAS VEGAS, April 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Energy Inspectors Corporation, a member of Ei Companies which service the U.S. Construction Industry, has been named a 2019 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Sustained Excellence Award winner by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the company's continued leadership in protecting our environment through superior energy efficiency achievements in residential energy efficiency.

Key Points: 
  • LAS VEGAS, April 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Energy Inspectors Corporation, a member of Ei Companies which service the U.S. Construction Industry, has been named a 2019 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Sustained Excellence Award winner by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the company's continued leadership in protecting our environment through superior energy efficiency achievements in residential energy efficiency.
  • Energy Inspectors, an EPA ENERGY STAR partner since 1999, has earned an unprecedented 13 consecutive EPA Partner of the Year Awards for Sustained Excellence (2007-2019).
  • The 2019 Partner of the Year Awards are bestowed upon a diverse set of leading American organizations that have demonstrated continued leadership in energy efficiency.
  • For over 25 years, EPA's ENERGY STAR program has been America's resource for saving energy and protecting the environment.

Illinois American Water Encourages Customers to Fix Leaks and Prevent Water Waste During Fix a Leak Week

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Monday, March 18, 2019
Energy, Utilities, Environment, Construction & Property, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Residential Building & Real Estate, Natural environment, Environment of the United States, EPA WaterSense, United States Environmental Protection Agency, American Water Works, Water industry, Water

Illinois American Water is leveraging U.S. Environmental Protection Agencys (EPA) Fix a Leak Week to help decrease water waste.

Key Points: 
  • Illinois American Water is leveraging U.S. Environmental Protection Agencys (EPA) Fix a Leak Week to help decrease water waste.
  • The annual Fix a Leak Week campaign, organized by the EPAs WaterSense program, will be observed this week, March 18-24.
  • For Illinois American Water, this week is about empowering our customers to use water wisely, said Mike Smyth, vice president of operations.
  • About Illinois American Water Illinois American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater services to approximately 1.3 million people.