Energy Star Sets Standards for Hot Water Heaters
April 04, 2008 by
Saving on Utility Bills Becomes Easier as Hot Water Heater Manufacturers Enter the Energy Star Program
Looking at ways to save some cash on your home energy bills? Then take a look at your hot water heater - which, according to the U.S. Department of Energy, accounts for 17% of the total annual utility bill for the typical family, third only behind heating and cooling, and your"The ENERGY STAR® program empowers consumers to make smart energy choices that will save money, and energy, and reduce our carbon footprint," DOE Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Andy Karsner said in a press release.
The Energy Star® standards have been set for five categories of hot water heaters: high-performance gas storage, whole-home gas tankless, advanced drop-in or integrated heat pump, solar, and gas condensing. If you're thinking of replacing, or installing one of these hot water heaters, you may want to wait until you see the Energy Star® logo appear on the box, which is set to happen January 1, 2009. Some manufacturers are likely to jump to the front of the line and start complying early.
In order for a manufacturer to place the Energy Star® logo on their hot water heater, they have to provide testing results of their hot water heater from a third party organization that show their product meets, or exceeds the guidelines. For solar hot water heaters, this certification is available from the independent Solar Rating and Certification Corporation (SRCC).
The tax benefits for upgrading to the new, more-efficient water heaters expired December 31, 2007, but are being debated in Congress as part of the Renewable Energy and Independence Bill (House Bill 5351). A predecessor bill was vetoed by President George W. Bush, because the tax incentives for consumers were broadened by taking away subsidies for oil companies, and giving that $18 billion tax break to consumers for installing energy-savings measures, and renewable energy devices within their own homes.
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Hot water heaters account for 17% of the total utility bills for the average home
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