APSP Energy Efficiency Coalition members Scott Petty, Hayward Pool Products; Jeff Farlow, Pentair Aquatic Systems; Joe Valentino, Speck Pumps; and Shajee Siddiqui, Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc., talked with members of Congress about energy efficient pool pumps and motors, and the belief that energy efficiency for residential homes is something that should be encouraged through Federal policy.
The Coalition is working to ensure that the approximately 5.4 million in-ground residential pools and 3.5 million above-ground residential pools in the United States are able to be included in incentives to encourage consumers to make energy efficient retrofits. On average, $753 per year in cost savings can be achieved solely by replacing an old single speed pool pump with an energy efficient variable speed pump.
There is a patchwork of EE incentives at the state and local level, which help encourage consumer behavior. However, APSP’s Energy Efficiency Coalition believes that a comprehensive, whole house approach to residential properties will have positive economic impact up and down the supply chain.
APSP CEO and President Rich Gottwald attended and points out that in addition to the important work this coalition is trying to achieve, “It is also an example of competitors working together for the betterment of the industry.”
“The work of this coalition, if successful, will be a win for consumers who will see lower utility bills, for state government looking to lessen the electric consumption, and for the pool and spa industry to be able to market and install these energy efficient products,” says APSP Director of Government Relations Jennifer Hatfield. “It marks the third year this coalition has walked to halls of Congress and all our meetings were extremely positive this year. What we are doing is making a difference.”
For more information on the APSP Energy Efficiency Coalition or creating a coalition, email Jennifer Hatfield.
