| There are a number of design features and fittings | | | | compact fluorescent bulbs). Attractive, energy-efficient |
| that can improve bathroom energy efficiency and | | | | lighting adds value to your home and reduces home |
| reduce energy bills and greenhouse pollution. | | | | energy bills. |
| Remodelling your bathroom to make it more energy | | | | 4. Insulation - Insulate Walls and Ceilings |
| efficient will improve your home because doing it right | | | | The walls behind tubs or showers are often poorly |
| will reap the benefits of health, safety, comfort and will | | | | insulated and air-sealed. Opening these walls as part of |
| save you money and energy. | | | | the remodelling project provides an opportunity to |
| 1. Energy Efficient Hot Water System | | | | ensure comfort by sealing air leaks with caulk or |
| Select an energy efficient hot water system and place | | | | expanding foam and installing insulation. Also make |
| it as close to the bathroom and laundry as possible to | | | | sure to air seal around plumbing and electrical |
| reduce pipe length and reduce heat loss. | | | | penetrations. |
| 2. Energy Efficient Labelled Ventilation Fans | | | | 5. Energy Efficient Windows and Doors |
| Bathroom moisture is often controlled by the use of an | | | | If you are replacing windows, doors, and skylights, |
| exhaust fan. The fan sucks out the moisture-laden air, | | | | consider those with the energy efficient label. New |
| which is then replaced by drier outside air. | | | | technologies in the glass and frame systems help |
| Install properly sized energy efficient labelled ventilation | | | | make your home more comfortable, and lower heating |
| fans to control moisture in the air while you shower or | | | | and cooling costs too. |
| bathe. By removing moist air and drying out your | | | | 6. Energy Efficient Showerheads |
| bathroom, a ventilation fan will help prevent mold and | | | | The shower is the largest user of household hot |
| mildew. Fans help remove moisture, which can | | | | water. Install an AAA showerhead to reduce the |
| increase the level of humidity in your house. High | | | | amount of hot water consumed. AAA showerheads |
| humidity can damage building materials. Worse, high | | | | are available at many bathroom supply stores and |
| humidity can cause mold growth and mold may affect | | | | hardware stores. A flow rate of approximately 7L per |
| your family's health. Install self closing exhaust fans to | | | | minute is considered as AAA for showerheads. |
| avoid heat loss or gain when not in use | | | | 7. Water Pipes and Water Saving Devices |
| 3. Energy Efficient Labelled Lighting | | | | Insulate hot water pipes to reduce heat loss and save |
| Another easy way to make your bathroom more | | | | energy. Install water saving devices like water saving |
| energy efficient is to install energy efficient labelled | | | | aerators and flow regulators in your taps. Select water |
| lighting (e.g., Light Fixtures: suspended lights, | | | | saving taps that have a similar water saving rating. |
| ceiling-mounted lights, cabinet lights, recessed lights, or | | | | |