EPA and partners unveil state's first WaterSense…
EPA and partners unveil state's first
WaterSense home in Colorado Springs
EPA, Colorado Springs Utilities and the
Colorado Water Conservation Board recognize Colorado’s first
home certified under EPA water efficiency
program
Contacts: U.S. EPA:
Lisa McClain-Vanderpool 303.501.4027; Sylvia Bienzle 303.312. 6923;
Colorado Springs Utilities: Frank Kinder
719.668.3818;Carol Rallo 719.668.3827 State of Colorado, Dept of
Natural Resources: Todd Hartman – 303.866.3311 x8665;
Colorado Water Conservation Board: Ben Wade 303.866.2441 x 3238;
Gold Hill Mesa and GJ Gardner: Stephanie Edwards
719.323.4588.
(Denver, Colo. – Sept. 29, 2011) At a
recognition event today, the U.S. EPA, Colorado Springs Utilities
and the Colorado Water Conservation Board recognized Gold Hill Mesa
builder GJ Gardner Northgate for building the first WaterSense
labeled home in the state of Colorado. GJ Gardner joins only 3
other builders nationwide who have done the same.
“This beautiful GJ Gardner home is being
celebrated today for meeting high standards for water efficiency
and conservation,”said Sadie Hoskie, EPA Region 8 water
program director. “The Gold Hill Mesa development is not only
a successful example of reusing valuable land, they have set the
bar even higher not only by instituting water conservation through
WaterSense but by adopting high renewable energy and efficiency
standards in the homes they’re building.”
Each WaterSense home is independently inspected and
certified by a third party to ensure EPA criteria are met for both
water efficiency and performance. This GJ Gardner home is 20% more
water efficient and will save a family of four approximately $600
per year in utility costs, or 50,000 gallons of water, compared to
a typical home.
“We applaud the innovative
builders who are taking such a thoughtful approach to water. These
sensible steps will not only save money for homeowners but provide
important examples for Coloradans as we understand water is a
treasure for the entire state, important for our homes, but also
for our farmers, rivers, wildlife, industries and tourism,”
said John Stulp, special policy advisor for water to Gov.
Hickenlooper. “Such responsible approaches to water help our
economy and environment thrive.”
"New homes like this one are a model for our
community's future and help us achieve our long-range conservation
goals to ensure a sustainable supply of water, while saving
homeowners water, energy and money," said Jerry Forte, chief
executive officer for Colorado Springs Utilities.
Homeowners who invest in a WaterSense labeled home
will save water and energy now, pay less for utilities every month,
and protect resources for future generations. WaterSense labeled
products like showerheads, toilets and bathroom faucets are now
available at every cost point.
For more information on WaterSense visit: https://www.epa.gov/watersense