Customer Newsletter, March 2010
EnergyWise Tip: "Conserving (Hot) Water is EnergyWise"
As a necessary component of life, water is undeniably a precious resource. As a primarily
agricultural-based state, water is especially important to the quality of life in Nebraska, and all
Nebraskans have a responsibility to use it wisely.
Whether heating it for domestic use or moving it to irrigate crops or water lawns, using
water takes energy. Generally, these are three places Nebraskans have an opportunity to conserve
water, use energy efficiently, and save money in the process: At home, in the yard and in
the field.
At Home
Many opportunities to conserve water and energy (and save money) exist in the average
home in Nebraska, especially if you require warm or hot water. Any water savings is beneficial,
and after a look at the following data, a pair of water- and energy-saving devices will clearly benefit
the home: low-flow showerheads and a high-efficiency clothes washer.
| ACTIVITY | GALLONS/USE | ACTIVITY | GALLONS/USE | |
| Clothes Washing Conventional Washer | 33 gallons | Automatic Dishwashing | 12 gallons | |
| Clothes Washing Front Loading | 15 gallons | Preparing Food | 5 gallons | |
| Conventional Shower Head | 2.5 gallons/minute | Bathing | 20 gallons | |
| Low Flow Shower Head | 2.0 gallons/minute or less | Hand Dishwashing | 4 gallons |
Other stories you'll find inside this edition:
- Weathering the "Perfect Storm" Our nation's electric utility industry is heading into a "perfect storm". More>>>
- Refrigerator Recycling Program is Back! Chances are, that old working refrigerator or freezer in your garage or basement is running up your electric bill. More>>>
- Short Circuits: Old Wiring Could Be Hazardous Did you know that one-third of American homes were built over 50 years ago? Think about the changes in demand for electricity since that time. More>>>
- Scholarship Applications Available If you know a recent high school graduate, or a student who will graduate from high school in 2010, encourage that individual to apply for Southern's Utility Lineman Scholarship Program. The deadline is fast approaching: April 1, 2010. More>>>
- Recipe Box Bakes Pork Chops Enjoy!>>>
