Water Heaters
Why buy an energy-efficient water heater?
Water heating is typically the second-largest energy expense in your home, after space heating and cooling. It usually accounts for about 14 percent of your utility bill. Don’t wait until you are out of hot water before researching replacement options. An average water heater can operate between 10 to 15 years
Choosing a Water Heater
One way to reduce water-heating costs is to replace your old tank with a new, higher-efficiency model. Our handy guide outlines the different types of water heaters and tells how to choose the one that’s right for your home.
Estimating Your Energy Use
Use our new comparision tool to compare energy use, costs, potential savings, and paybacks for replacing your existing water heating equipment.
Money-Saving Tips
You can start saving money on water heating costs right away by following these money-saving tips.
Incentives
Many local public power companies offer cash incentives, discounted equipment, installation, rebates, and other incentives for buying energy-efficient water heaters. So be sure to contact your local power company to find out what incentives may be available.
