Green Your Pool

Aug 03, 2010 | Energy Efficiency

Pool Pumps | Pool Heat | Saving Water | Greener Pool Chemicals

A sparkling blue pool can be the center of your outdoor living. But pools also have a significant environmental impact. Did you know that it takes 6 power plants to provide the energy for the pumps in California's back yard pools?

Water waste and chemicals also add to your pool's footprint. Here are some simple actions that make your pool environmentally friendly and green.

Here's a list of the simple actions that will green your pool. Follow the links below, and when something fits, add it to your plan. Each link will pop out into an activity box, and there is a My Plan box on the right of the screen. The screenshot at the right shows what to look for. Click "Add to my plan" and the activity will be saved in your plan. You can see all your activities on the Take Action tab on the home page.

Call us for a FREE consultation on greening your pool. Our Green Home Experts can answer your questions about which activities are best for your home and lifestyle. 1-800-314-5997.

Pool Pumps Pool Heat Reduce Pool Filter Run Time Heat Your Pool with Solar Reduce Pool Booster Pump Run Time Use a Pool Cover Upgrade Pool Pump Add a windbreak (fence or plantings) to reduce evaporation Saving Water Greener Pool Chemicals Use a Pool Cover (to reduce evaporation) Use An Alternative to Chlorine: Ozone Add a windbreak (fence or plantings) to reduce evaporation Use a Pool Cover (to reduce evaporation) Fix pool leaks Add a pool sanitzer to reduce use of chemicals (eg Nature2 filter)

Want to talk over your options? Have questions? Speak with a WattzOn Green Home Expert for free. Call 1-800-314-5997.

We are your free, independent, qualified, green home energy experts. We don't sell windows, furnaces or insulation or anything else for that matter, and while we can recommend products, we don't get paid by manufacturers. What we do provide is informed, expert and unbiased guidance on your best and most-effective opportunities to save energy, save money and make your home more green. WattzOn can also connect you to our network of qualified and verified local green home energy auditors and green home contractors who do great work.

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