Niagara Conservation

Scope Of Work

HELPING THOSE IN NEED Cornerstone Assistance Network (CAN), a non-profit transitional housing, noticed that their utility bills were steadily increasing and wanted to use their dollars elsewhere to help assist those in need. Looking to cut these rising costs, Cornerstone turned to Niagara Conservation for assistance.

“We noticed water bills were on an incline,” said Mike Doyle, President and CEO of CAN. “So, we wanted a solution to lower them while also supporting a green initiative. Partnering with Niagara was a no-brainer.. Thanks to Niagara’s products, we have saved our bottom-line and can now use this money elsewhere to further benefit our vibrant residents and expand our properties.”

Niagara donated a dozen of their Ultra-High-EfficiencyTechnology (UHET™) Water-Saving Kits along with installation services to each location.

THE PRODUCTS Niagara’s UHET Kit consists of five high-efficiency products that drastically reduce water and energy usage. When installed, they collectively deliver unrivaled savings.

The UHET Kits installed included Niagara’s EPA WaterSense® certified Original Stealth 0.8 GPF toilet, an Earth Massage 1.5 GPM showerhead, a 1.5 GPM swivel kitchen aerator, and two 1.0 GPM bathroom aerators.

The Original Stealth boasts the lowest gallons per flush on the market; flushing at just 0.8 gallons each time thanks to Stealth Technology – a patented, re-engineered flush that works better and wastes nothing. The showerhead and aerators have Niagara’s Equiforce™ Technology, a pressure-compensating technology that guarantees a powerful, consistent flow rate regardless of available water pressure.

THE RESULTS The installations took place on March 24, 2016 at Cornerstone’s New Life Center and Cornerstone’s Promise House. Almost immediately, the two communities had experienced drastic reductions in water usage and monthly water bills.

“It was clear right off the bat that the installation was being handled by true professionals,” said said Philip Posey, Director of Housing for Cornerstone New Life Center.. “From the start to finish, the process was undisruptive and expertly executed, and we couldn’t be more thrilled with the entire experience.” After the first six months following the installations, each community has seen optimal water savings. New Life Center has seen 28 percent water usage savings while Promise House has seen 14 percent. Additionally, water bills have collectively decreased 18 percent for both locations translating into a savings of more than 54,150 gallons of water in six months time. Furthermore, together the two properties have cut utility bill costs by nearly $300.