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Install low-flow showerheads

You can reduce the amount of energy used for water heating by needing less water when you shower. Federal regulations mandate that new showerhead flow rates cannot exceed 2.5 gallons per minute at 80 pounds per square inch. A low-flow showerhead can achieve water savings of 25-60%. Learn more about low-flow showerheads from EnergySavers.gov. Check out this video to learn how to install a low-flow showerhead.

Potomac Edison customers with electric hot water can receive a low-flow showerhead with a Home Energy Check Up

Choosing a low-flow showerhead does not mean that you have to sacrifice the great feeling of a therapeutic shower. There is a wide variety of showerheads available to suit your specific needs. Look for products at your local hardware store with the WaterSense label to ensure maximum water savings.

Install low-flow showerheads

You can reduce the amount of energy used for water heating by needing less water when you shower. Federal regulations mandate that new showerhead flow rates cannot exceed 2.5 gallons per minute at 80 pounds per square inch. A low-flow showerhead can achieve water savings of 25-60%. Learn more about low-flow showerheads from EnergySavers.gov. Check out this video to learn how to install a low-flow showerhead.

Potomac Edison customers with electric hot water can receive a low-flow showerhead with a no-cost Energy Conservation Kit.

Choosing a low-flow showerhead does not mean that you have to sacrifice the great feeling of a therapeutic shower. There is a wide variety of showerheads available to suit your specific needs. Look for products at your local hardware store with the WaterSense label to ensure maximum water savings.

Install low-flow faucet aerators

Aerators cut water use by 30% or more and save money on water and energy bills. By installing faucet aerators, the average household can save over 500 gallons of water per year. Learn more about low-flow aerators from EnergySavers.gov. 

Low-volume faucet aerators are very inexpensive and can be installed without replacing the entire faucet. Look for products at your local hardware store with the WaterSense label to ensure maximum water savings. A newer kitchen faucet usually comes with a low-flow faucet aerator that restricts flow to 2.2 gpm, but should you need to replace it, or install one on a bathroom faucet, be sure to select one with a flow rate of no more than 1.0 gpm.

Potomac Edison customers with electric hot water can receive a low-flow aerator with a Home Energy Checkup

Install low-flow faucet aerators

Aerators cut water use by 30% or more and save money on water and energy bills. By installing faucet aerators, the average household can save over 500 gallons of water per year. Learn more about low-flow aerators from EnergySavers.gov. 

Low-volume faucet aerators are very inexpensive and can be installed without replacing the entire faucet. Look for products at your local hardware store with the WaterSense label to ensure maximum water savings. A newer kitchen faucet usually comes with a low-flow faucet aerator that restricts flow to 2.2 gpm, but should you need to replace it, or install one on a bathroom faucet, be sure to select one with a flow rate of no more than 1.0 gpm.

Potomac Edison customers with electric hot water can receive a low-flow aerator with a no-cost Energy Conservation Kit.

Attend a Powerware Party

At these small group gatherings, you will become more “power-aware” through activities, demonstrations of energy saving devices, and discussions about how to save energy and money at home. Contact us at greenhomes@frederickcountymd.gov for more information. 

Host a Powerware Party

Host a Powerware Party in your workplace, neighborhood, place of worship, or community organization. All that is involved is inviting 10-15 people to attend, providing refreshments, and doing a little follow-up with your guests. Green Homes Challenge staff or volunteers will lead the activities and share resources. Complete the Powerware Party Host Form or contact us to express interest in hosting a Powerware Party.