Big Green: Water coolers

[Peter Reppe]

Ground water in most parts of the country is about 50-55 F.  I get the impression (at least in the Pacific Northwest), that folks increasingly specify drinking fountains without any (compressor) cooling.  

Peter

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>>> "John E. Beeson" <jbeeson at quinnevans.com> 5/19/2008 8:04 AM >>>
I can't imagine water coolers are the best use of energy in buildings
that are supposed to be 'green'.  I suppose they would reduce bottled
water use, but running all the time, cooling water of which most goes
down the drain?

Your thoughts and alternatives would be greatly appreciated.

Ho hum,

John

P.S. Apologies for any cross postings.

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