Swimming pools

Swimming pools are a big consumer of water, and also of energy, especially if heated.

Tips

Use a swimming pool cover, for water conservation, and to reduce heating bills. Evaporation is the largest source of energy loss in swimming pools.
If you want to keep the pool cooler in a hot climate:
- Consider the placement of the pool when building, to maximize shade.
- Erect a tarpaulin.
- Deciduous trees are ideal for shade in summer and free access for the sun in winter, but also make a lot of work cleaning the leaves out of the pool. Covering the pool when most of the leaves are falling is a partial solution, but this option is only for very tidy, organized personalities who don't have trouble keeping up with the cleaning!
If you want to keep the pool warmer during winter:
- Use gas or solar pool heater. Solar pool heating systems are relatively cheap and highly efficient. ^[1]
- Use pool covers