Wednesday 29 June 2011

What is solar water heating?

Hot water is essential to your comfort in your home. Taking a nice hot  shower in the morning, brushing your teeth, washing your clothing,  giving kids a bath, hot water is a big part of our daily life.

Did you know… ?
In many households, about 30% of a family’s energy budget is used to  heat hot water. This can be almost half of your electric or gas bill! A solar hot water system can help you reduce your hot water costs by up to 70%.
 
One of the most cost-effective ways to include renewable technologies into a building is by incorporating solar hot water.

A typical residential solar water-heating system reduces the need for conventional water heating by about two-thirds.
Benefits of Solar Hot Water Systems:
 
• Savings of up to 70% on your utility bills
• Increase the resale value of your home – (People want to buy energy efficient homes)
• It can provide almost all of your hot water during the summer months and up to 50% annually.
• reduces your impact on the environment dramatically

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