1.5: Hot Water

(12 points)

GREEN GLOBES #1.5.1 Does the building have high-efficiency water heating equipment? 

• Yes (4 points) 
• No (0 points)

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Equipment may consist of condensing water heaters, "tankless" (instantaneous) water heaters, heat pump water heaters or solar water heating technology. Note that ASHRAE 90.1B IES tanks are not considered high efficiency for this assessment.

GREEN GLOBES #1.5.2 Are there hot water saving devices?

• Yes (4 points) 
• No (0 points)

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Devices that reduce the rate and duration of water-flow in faucets can lower hot water costs.

GREEN GLOBES #1.5.3 Are hot water temperatures maintained between 120º and 130º F?

• Yes (4 points) 
• No (0 points)

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Measure temperature at the taps.

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