Sometimes it surprises me to see that the most popular pages on the Energy Savers site are the ones about solar water heaters and demand (or tankless) water heaters . But considering that water heating can account for around 12% of a family’s utility bill—the biggest chunk after space heating and cooling—it really shouldn’t be that surprising that you want to know how to heat your water more efficiently. Obviously, not everyone is in a position to go out and buy a new water heater, but we
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As recently as two years ago, home energy retrofits might have been called esoteric territory best left to well-off eco-enthusiasts. But today, with increased attention and funding from the federal government and growing consumer interest, energy retrofits will soon become more common as people look to reduce energy bills and shrink their carbon footprints. The residential sector — through space heating, plug loads and more — accounts for about 21 percent of total energy use in the United Sta
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I’m wondering if anyone installed a condensing gas storage-type water heater and got a rebate through the ecoEnergy program. They offer $375 which is matched by the Ontario government for this type of tank. The brochure states it must be 94% or better. So far the only tanks I found that meet these specs are either commercial units or meant for space heating. They are more expensive than tankless units. Source: RedFlagDeals
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