INCREASING WATER EFFICIENCY 4. In This Chapter > The real estate manager’s role > Setting a baseline > Identifying issues > Bathrooms and kitchens > HVAC.

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INCREASING WATER EFFICIENCY 4

In This Chapter > The real estate manager’s role > Setting a baseline > Identifying issues > Bathrooms and kitchens > HVAC > Landscaping > Measuring results 4-1 In This Chapter 4-1

Smart, Sustainable TIs and Renovations > Similar to energy  Orchestrate effort  Sync efficiency measures with other sustainability goals > Water-scarce regions  Availability and cost of water in your area  Water costs generally rising > Tenants and residents slow to accept some methods 4-2 The Real Estate Manager’s Role

In This Chapter 4-1 Benchmarking Steps 4-3

Smart, Sustainable TIs and Renovations > Reduce loss  Check for proper functioning  Eliminate leaks > Reduce demand and use  Low-flow fixtures, smart controls, efficient equipment  Educate tenants and residents on conservation > Reuse  Greywater systems  Rainwater catchment 4-4 Identifying Issues

In This Chapter 4-1 Simple Greywater System 4-5

> Identify leaks Smart, Sustainable TIs and Renovations Bathrooms and Kitchens: O&M

In This Chapter 4-1 Bathrooms and Kitchens: Equipment and Technology 4-7 > Aerators > Automatic shut off  Metered valve faucets  Infrared/ultrasonic sensors > Low-flush and high-efficiency toilets (HETs) > Low-flush urinals > Waterless urinals > Low-flow showerheads > Water-saving appliances

Smart, Sustainable TIs and Renovations 4-8 Savings from Aerators

In This Chapter 4-1 EcoTrap ® Waterless Urinal Trap 4-9

Smart, Sustainable TIs and Renovations > Tips and reminders on conservation  Signs near faucets  Pamphlets  Workshops > Appeal to various motivators  Reduced utility bills  Environmental benefits  Reduced infrastructure costs—public tax dollars saved 4-10 Bathrooms and Kitchens: Tenant and Resident Education

In This Chapter > Preventive maintenance > Control thermostats > Acid treatment in recirculated water 4-1 HVAC: O&M 4-11

Smart, Sustainable TIs and Renovations > Closed-loop systems > Automatic controls  Zoned buildings 4-12 HVAC: Equipment and Technology

In This Chapter > Adjust thermostat > Take advantage of operable windows > Balance efforts with IEQ concerns 4-1 HVAC: Tenant and Resident Education 4-13

Smart, Sustainable TIs and Renovations 4-14 > Reduce watering > Adjust watering schedules > Position sprinklers correctly > Check for leaks > Create irrigation zones Landscaping: O&M

In This Chapter 4-1 Landscaping: Equipment and Technology 4-15 > Rain shut-off mechanisms and timers > Water-efficiency nozzles > “Smart” irrigation controls > Drip irrigation > Drought-resistant landscaping > Greywater and rainwater reuse systems

Smart, Sustainable TIs and Renovations 4-16 > Tenants and resident usually have little control over landscaping > Communicate efforts Landscaping: Tenant and Resident Education

In This Chapter > Bold, innovative measures challenging > Build momentum by sharing results > ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager tracks water use 4-1 Measuring Results 4-17