Well it looks like the high efficient toilets are here to stay. House Bill # 2667 was signed into law, basically saying that by 2014 all toilets in the state of Texas will be 1.28 gallon flush. That will give the manufactures a little time to change up their lineup to suit the upcoming demand. We [...]
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High Efficiency Rinnai
Rinnai has jumped into the race of high efficient water heaters with their new Ultra-Efficient Condensing Tankless. This is a product that we are pretty excited about. Rinnai has been hands down the most reliable tankless heater that we install. We put them in, and walk away. They just work. We had our first look [...]
Water Conservation in Austin
Lets Talk Water Water Conservation is of great interest to me right now. If it is of interest to you, read on. I wanted to throw a few things out there that might be able to help you. For starters these are the COA Water charges per 1000 gallon. VOLUME UNIT CHARGES: ALL VOLUMES UNIT [...]
Major Devlopment For Electric Water Heater Owners!
Electric water heater people! If you want a way to cut your water heating bill 60-80% ($400.00-$600.00 per year), technology has finally caught up to you. We have a way to increase your hot water output, and lower your energy bill. Airtap from AirGenerate is the first of its kind water heater upgrade. Here is [...]
Hybrid Heaters
Hybrid waters here in Austin. Your Questions & Comments: I’ve heard your commercials on K-LBJ 590 AM. I’d like more info on the hybrid water heater you mention in the radio commercial….does it really save energy? savings on my water bill? gas bill? total cost of installation? who should get one? etc. Sorry it took [...]
Foam Panel Home
Mr. Jones, and his foam home. Just when you thought you had seen it all… There are many reasons that people do what they do. Austin is such a progressive green city. It is really fun to see the new building material being used. Mr. Jones was interested in creating a building that will last through multiple [...]
Recirculate It!
I love to turn on a faucet and have hot water instantly. I had a recirculating hot water system in my last house near Spicewood and have missed it ever since moving. There is no going back after you have had the instant experience. But what about all that energy soaking into the ground? I am right [...]
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