Going Green

What's more beautiful than a crystal blue pool? One that's environmentally green. At J. Tortorella, we create pools that are exquisitely elegant, energy efficient and ecologically sound. We're strong believers in preserving our environment. In fact, our sister company, Sun Stream USA is a distributor of alternative energy products and has created an energy-efficient pool package featuring:

• A hydraulic pump system expertly designed for maximum energy efficiency.
• High-performance Pentair IntelliPro™ pumps that consume 70% less energy than their traditional counterparts
• State-of-the-art HI E2 heating systems from Jandy that are 95% energy efficient
• Top-of-the-line chlorine reduction systems from AutoPilot
• Turn ordinary table salt into chlorine with the Pentair Intellichlor System
• LED lighting from IntelliBrite™, the wave of the future in energy-efficiency and light quality
• Superior solar covers from Coverstar™, which can save up to 70% on pool heating costs, reduce evaporation by 90% and chemical consumption up to 70%

See just how exquisitely beautiful being socially responsible can be: To find out more about our "green pools" that are always crystal blue, contact us. For more information about our energy-efficient pool packages, click here.

How much can you save?

According to research conducted by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), energy savings opportunities for both new and existing in-ground pools can be substantial. The NRDC estimates that our nation's swimming pools generate approximately 10 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions each year - roughly the same as 1.3 million cars and light trucks.

By using today's energy efficient technology, the NRDC's study demonstrates that we could potentially save more than 2/3 of total swimming pool energy use. For the average homeowner, this can translate into about $400 in annual utility savings from a more efficient pump design alone -- more if you address energy loss from inefficient pool heaters as well. In fact, the savings from some heated pools can approach the typical savings achieved from upgrading an average-size new home to meet Energy Star® requirements.

For more information on the NRDC study and their recommendations, click here.

Additional questions? Visit our Green Products FAQs.