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Annual Pollution Prevented by Using a Solar Water Heater in | ||
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Emission |
Family of Two |
Family of Four |
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Carbon Dioxide (CO2) prevented |
4,343 lbs. |
7,583 lbs. |
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Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) prevented |
10 lbs. |
18 lbs. |
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Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) prevented |
24 lbs. |
43 lbs. |
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Mercury (Hg) prevented |
35 milligrams |
60 milligrams |
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*Based on replacing an electric water heater and reducing water heating energy demand 50%. Pollution emissions data derived using the Cleaner and Greener Program Emissions Reduction Calculator, available on-line at: www.cleanerandgreener.org/emission_reductions.htm | ||
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