As we continue to improve our hotel, one of the things we have focused on is becoming a responsible hotel. To that end, we have made several improvements that make our hotel eco-friendly. However, as a guest, you may not notice most of these changes because they are hidden.One of the changes we are most excited about is the installation of two super-efficient Eternal Hybrid GU32 water heaters. Most water heaters in the US today are tank water heaters, which use and waste a great deal of energy. Imagine trying to keep 100 gallons of water constantly hot, and that is what tank water heaters do. Our new water heaters are on-demand and heat water instantly as they pass through the heaters' pipes. Therefore, only the water that is being demanded in our guest rooms is being heated. As a guest, you won't notice any difference -- actually you might notice an improvement in having a better flow of hot water, but we are saving a great deal of energy. We are also greatly reducing our output of harmful greenhouse gases into the environment. Lastly, because they last longer and are easier to maintain, we reduce our impact on landfills as well.
If you are about to replace the water heater in your own home, there are several manufacturers that build residential on-demand water heaters (sometimes called tankless water heaters). Some advantages for putting these types of water heaters in your home include lower utility bill, smaller size, and longer life. In addition, because of their much smaller size, you can possibly move the unit closer to your bathroom or kitchen, so that you don't end up waiting forever in the cold wintertime for the hot water to come (although in Tucson our winters average 65 degrees, so you should come visit us then!). Some more information about residential on-demand water heaters is posted here on the The Old House Web website (http://www.oldhouseweb.com/how-to-advice/tankless-water-heaters-a-good-choice.shtml).
