Some facts about Fossil Fuels:
- The US uses about 17 million barrels of oil every day.
- Of the 65 largest oil producing countries in the world, 54 have passed
their peak oil production.
- Coal is used to produce 60% of our nations' electricity, and 24% globally.
- If the world were able to extract 100% of the remaining coal within the Earth,
and our global population only grew 2.8%, we would run out of coal within
the lifetimes of children born today.
- The US is home to only 5% of the world's population, yet we consume 26% of the world's energy.
All these fossil fuels emit green house gasses into our atmosphere, to the tune of 16 million tons per day globally. Green house gasses lead to increased climate change.
So what exactly does that mean to you?
- The biggest waster of electricity in your home is your water heater.
About 30% of the average household's utility bill is spent just on heating
water.
- A medium sized car averaging 22 mpg and an 80 gallon electric water heater BOTH use 11.1 barrels of oil per year.
- Solar Water Heating is an easy choice for home owners to make in efforts to live sustainably.
- Nuvis solar water heaters offer the lowest investment, while providing the fastest return and dividends for as long as you own your system.
Solar Power is the environmentally responsible choice!
Nuvis is not only clean & renewable, highly efficient or readily available; it's also luxurious. Relax in your tub or stand under the shower after a hard day. Your hot water is being provided to you FREE from the sun!
Waste less time doing laundry trying to decide what temperature to use - you can wash everything in hot water!
Dish washers run faster and more efficiently too when the water is at just the right temperature.
Solar power is so important right now, that the Federal Government and many States are offering tax incentives and rebates. (Check with your individual State Legislature for details)
*Sources: US Dept. of Energy, Solar Energy Industry Association, American Almanac, IEA Energy Statistics, ASPO