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Water heaters represent about 15% of an average household's overall energy consumption. Upgrading to an ENERGY STAR water heater could significantly improve your home's overall energy consumption and help you save money on utility bills.
Developed by the U.S. Department of Energy, the ENERGY STAR program is designed to shine the spotlight on energy-efficient products across various categories. All water heater models recognized under the ENERGY STAR program meet very strict efficiency requirements, and use anywhere from 7.5% to 55% less energy.
- Reduce your home's energy consumption
- Save money in reduced utility bills over the life of your water heater
- Reduce demand on utility companies
- You may qualify for a $300 tax credit
On December 17, 2010, President Obama signed the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010. This law extends the tax credits for energy efficiency into 2011, BUT at lower levels. The levels revert back to those in effect in 2006 and 2007, which were 10% of the cost of the improvement, up to $300.
ENERGY STAR
Visit the ENERGY STAR site for more information on how the program applies to water heaters, eligible models and helpful useful tips.
www.energystar.gov/waterheaters
What To Consider Before Buying An ENERGY STAR Water Heater
Is Your Water Heater Over 10 Years Old?Consider the facts: the average life expectancy of a water heater ranges 10-15 years and there are 27 million households with water heaters that are already over the age of 10. Are you one of them?
By making an early, planned switch to an ENERGY STAR water heater before your old one fails (and possibly leaves you with a big mess) you will:
- Avoid having to make a hasty replacement decision under duress
- Start saving money right away with a much more efficient model
- Have much more control over your purchase
Efficiency Program Administrator Rebates
Save on energy bills and possibly get additional rebates from the energy efficiency program in your area when you purchase high efficiency water heaters. In addition to tax credits from the federal government (part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009), many utility and state programs offer incentives for installing a number of energy saving water heater models. Find out if incentives for gas water heaters may be available to you using the information below as your starting point. The accuracy of program information compiled in this site is the sole responsibility of the organization furnishing such information to CEE, and CEE is not responsible for any inaccuracies or changes in such program information. You should confirm the availability of an incentive by contacting the utility or other state office providing it. If you are looking for a solar or electric heat pump water heater, contact your local electric utility to find out what rebates they may have available.
Step 1: Begin By Selecting a Participating State: