CHANGING THE WAY THE WORLD SHOWERS
There’s nothing quite like a long, hot shower, but shorter showers are one of the most impactful ways to conserve water and energy. Most people have an average shower time of ~8 minutes and for many others this can be much longer with regular 15-20 minute or longer showers.
4 MINUTE SHOWERS
By taking a 4-minute shower, each of us can make a significant contribution to reduce our carbon footprint, conserve water and reduce household costs.
Behaviour change remains one of the most enduring opportunities for water and energy savings. If 4-minute showers are taken instead of the average 8-minute showers, water savings per household can equal 21,600 litres or 5700 gallons per year. Typical households using electrical water heating can save over 1460 kWh electricity per year by taking 4 minute showers; with over 24% reduction of overall domestic electric consumption. For households using natural gas for water heating, gas savings can be >7,000 MJ / year per household.
With escalating energy costs and many households facing hardship in paying their utility bills, the savings from taking shorter showers are substantial, often with an ROI <3 months.
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HEAT PUMP WATER HEATERS + BEHAVIOUR CHANGE
As governments and utilities around the world invest billions into electric Heat Pump Water Heaters to transition away from natural gas and use more renewable energy, consumers that have been used to unlimited hot water from instantaneous gas have to adjust.
Heat Pump Water Heaters have storage tanks and in order to ensure households don't run out of hot water, showering behaviour needs to adjust.
ShowerStar is at the heart of ensuring a positive user experience with electric Heat Pump Water Heaters whilst delivering substantial water and energy savings.
DESALINATION +
BEHAVIOUR CHANGE
In an increasingly dry world with expanding populations, desalination has been the focus of many water utilities to address the supply side of water provision for many cities globally.
However, as desalinated water accounts for an increasingly large proportion of the water supply, the energy footprint of producing and distributing this water and Scope 3 emissions reporting means its no longer sufficient to only address the supply side of the equation. Water utilities and regulators are increasingly turning back to the demand side and behaviour change is one of the most accessible, lowest cost and scaleable solutions available.
ABOUT US
At the heart of TouchGrid's mission is to change the way people shower around the world. We develop smart, intuitive behavioural products such as ShowerStar that teach everyday people to change their daily behaviour to save energy and water.
Changing human behaviour is one of the most powerful mechanisms we have to save vast quantities of our precious natural resources.
From products that learn and adapt to users' preferences to efficient systems that monitor usage patterns in real-time, TouchGrid's mission is to maximise efficiency while minimising waste. Our leadership team is responsible for the deployment of more than 10 million energy and water-efficiency devices around the world.
By harnessing the power of data analytics and IoT connectivity, we provide users and our utility partners with actionable insights to make informed decisions about their resource consumption, changing their behaviour and leading to significant reductions in both environmental impact and cost.
TouchGrid is a pioneering company dedicated to revolutionising sustainable living through innovative energy and water-saving solutions. With a focus on reducing carbon footprints, conserving resources, and ultimately saving money for consumers, TouchGrid combines cutting-edge technology with a commitment to environmental stewardship.
Our products are designed to seamlessly integrate into everyday life, offering practical solutions that empower individuals and businesses to make impactful changes in their resource consumption habits.
TouchGrid's commitment to sustainability extends beyond product development, encompassing a holistic approach to fostering eco-conscious lifestyles. Through education initiatives and community engagement programs, we empower individuals to take proactive steps towards a greener future.
By offering practical solutions that align environmental responsibility with financial savings, TouchGrid is at the forefront of the movement towards a more sustainable world, one energy-efficient and water-saving device at a time.
TouchGrid is an active participant in the water and energy efficiency industry and is a member of multiple industry organisations such as Energy Efficiency Council of Australia and the Australian Water Association.
