Local Utilities Want to "Empower Your Shower"

The program, known as "Empower Your Shower,” will offer the efficient showerheads and aerators to single-family residential households of the four utilities beginning today and continuing as long as supplies last.
"With these free, efficient showerheads, our customers can better manage their energy and water use, save money and help protect the environment,” said Cal Shirley, vice president of energy efficiency services for PSE, noting that surveys of participants in previous showerhead giveaways found the overwhelming majority were highly satisfied with the efficient models.
"High-efficiency showerheads help homeowners by reducing both their water and energy consumption,” said Mary Smith, PUD senior manager of conservation. "They can cut the energy needed to heat showers by as much as 20 percent.”
As a provider of both water and electric service, Tacoma Public Utilities sees the showerhead program as a vital tool for its customers. "The average home uses between 80 and 100 gallons of water per person each day,” said Dan Muir, Tacoma Public Utilities water conservation program specialist.
"An efficient showerhead will reduce water, sewer and energy costs.” With many homes using natural gas water heaters, Lisa Espinosa, Director of Conservation for Cascade Natural Gas Corporation believes its customers will find the new showerheads have a real impact.

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