Draining Dollars from Water Heating Bills
July 16th, 2009
Categories:Home Ownership
When it comes to buying an energy efficient home, windows, insulation, appliances and lighting tend to get the most attention. What’s commonly overlook is the amount of energy used by the water heater.
According to the Department of Energy, between 10 and 20% of a household’s total energy consumption goes to the water heater. There used to only be one type of water heater with two options: electric or gas. Today the types of water heaters available are growing and so are the incentives and regulations to start converting to a more energy efficient model.
Here are the topics we’ll cover:
- 4 Types of Water Heaters
- How to Select a New Water Heater
- Resources for Finding State and Federal Incentives on Water Heaters
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