The Water Emissions Worksheet is a hands-on educational activity that helps students explore the connection between water use, energy consumption, and climate emissions.

Using information about their household hot water system, students calculate the emissions associated with heating water for showers and compare the performance of gas, conventional electric, and heat pump water heaters.

Designed to accompany the 7 Day Shower Sprint Challenge, the worksheet helps participants understand that the environmental impact of a shower depends not only on how long it is, but also on how the water is heated.

It serves as both a climate literacy tool and an introduction to home electrification, helping households understand the benefits of heat pump water heaters while creating a natural pathway toward future energy upgrade decisions.

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