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Replace your water heater with a gas-powered model
Electric water heaters are much more expensive to run than gas ones. This is especially true of older and lower cost models, and the running cost difference is much more significant in homes with large numbers of people.
What You Need to Do
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1Go to an appliance or plumbing/supply vendor with a wide range of energy-saving gas-powered water heaters and arrange to have your replaced.
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2Be sure to select an energy efficient replacement.
Recommendation:
Energy Factor (EF) greater than .67
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Frequently Asked Questions
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How do products qualify for ENERGY STAR®? What does it mean?ENERGY STAR® is the trusted, government-backed symbol for energy efficiency helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy-efficient products and practices. Products can earn the ENERGY STAR® label by meeting the energy efficiency requirements set forth in ENERGY STAR® product specifications. ENERGY STAR® qualified products use as much as 50% less energy than standard products.
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If I complete this measure, can I track my savings over time?If you mark an item on your plan as completed, we will track your estimated energy use and savings over time. We can use this to find additional savings options.
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How can I make sure the product I buy qualifies for available rebates?You can search across the major retailers (e.g. Best Buy, Amazon) for products that qualify for rebates.
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Why should I ask my contractor about the most energy efficient products?Energy efficient products usually have lower operating costs and frequently qualify for rebates.