2025 DATA

Sustainability Statistics That Matter

Real numbers that show why going green is more important than ever

Energy & Power

$1,400
Average Annual Savings
Homeowners save this much by switching to LED bulbs and smart thermostats
Source: Energy Star, 2025
73%
Heating & Cooling Usage
Percentage of home energy consumed by HVAC systems
Source: U.S. EIA, 2025
30%
Solar Cost Drop
How much cheaper solar panels are compared to 5 years ago
Source: SEIA, 2025
U.S. Renewable Energy Share 22%
What this means: 22% of all U.S. electricity now comes from renewable sources like solar, wind, and hydro. This has grown 42% in the last 5 years, and is projected to reach 35% by 2030. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, 2025
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Water Conservation

88
Gallons Per Day
Average water use per person in American homes
Source: EPA WaterSense, 2025
$400+
Annual Water Savings
From installing low-flow fixtures and fixing leaks
Source: EPA, 2025
24%
Toilet Water Usage
Largest indoor water use in typical homes
Source: WaterSense, 2025

What Your Green Choices Equal

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50 Trees
Planted
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2,000 Miles
Not Driven
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1 Year of
LED Savings
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Waste & Recycling

4.9 lbs
Daily Waste Per Person
Average American generates nearly 5 pounds of trash daily
Source: EPA, 2025
35%
Recycling Rate
Percentage of waste that gets recycled or composted
Source: EPA, 2025
25%
Food Waste
Portion of landfill content that's compostable food
Source: USDA, 2025
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Home Environmental Impact

16%
Home Carbon Share
Percentage of U.S. carbon emissions from residential sector
Source: EPA, 2025
10-20%
Energy Loss
Through drafty windows and poor insulation
Source: Energy.gov, 2025
7x
ROI on Insulation
Return on investment for proper home insulation
Source: NAIMA, 2025

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