Solar hot water heaters...

Solar hot water heaters are ideally suited for families and heavy users of domestic hot water. The key opportunity is that water is heated for free, meaning guilt-free and bill-free hot showers for everyone. Family-sized consumers of hot water benefit most from these systems because the displacement of hot water heating costs is the measure of system payback.

For example, a family of four will have significant demand for hot water for bathing, dishes and washing. When not using solar, the energy costs for providing hot water to a household like this is significant. Therefore the return on investment, measured in displaced utility costs, is significant.

Imagine selling your home with solar hot water, and being able to say, “This home comes with free domestic hot water.” The most powerful part of this sales pitch is the math. Comparing the operational costs associated with heating the same water volume using electricity or natural gas allows your Realtor to demand a higher price for your home.

Every home owner who currently has an electric powered hot water tank should consider migrating to one or both of these technologies immediately – the investment is a no-brainer. Anyone using a gas-fired hot water heater should consider switching, because these systems are the emerging standard and you don’t want to be left behind. There are significant Tax Credits & State Rebates available for homeowners who invest in these systems.