High Efficiency Water Heater
These have become more popular over the past ten years as owners see the cost savings and contractors find them as easy to install as regular water heaters.
BENEFITS
Installing a HEWH is as simple as installing a conventional electric resistance water heater - just account for the cold air discharge.
HEWHs take up the same footprint as a standard water heater of the same capacity. They’re just a little taller.
Cost Savings: HEWHs are the most cost-effective option for most circumstances, recouping higher installation costs in as few as 2 years.
Heat pump water heaters are up to 5x more efficient that conventional electric water heaters now in use.
INCENTIVES
RESOURCES
Click on a link below for more information.
Click here for the handout on High Efficiency Water Heaters - Florida version (PDF)
- ENERGY STAR - How it works
- Energy.gov - Heat Pump Water Heaters
- ENERGY STAR - Residential Water Heaters Specification
- Energy.gov - Sizing a New Water Heater
- Small Planet Supply - SANCO2
- EIA - Building Electrification 2005-2015
- EIA - Residential Energy Consumption
- EIA - Residential Energy Consumption Survey 2020
- EIA - Short-Term Energy Outlook
- RMI - Clean Energy 101: Heat Pumps
- EIA - Electricity Price Trends
- ENERGY STAR - When to Replace Your Water Heater
- Home Depot - Energy Label for 45 Gallon Water Heater
- Home Depot - Energy Label for 50 Gallon Water Heater
- ENERGY STAR - Water Heater Replacement
- ENERGY STAR - Electric Panel Upgrade Tax Credit
- AFDC - Alternative Fuel Refueling Property Tax Credit
- Appalachian Power - Efficient Products Program
- Dominion Energy Virginia - EV Charger Rewards Program
- Dominion Energy Virginia - Energy Efficiency Marketplace
- DOE - Residential Program Guide
- Lowe's - Energy Label for Heat Pump Water Heater
- Home Depot - Energy Label for Heat Pump Water Heater
- Home Depot - Installation Guide for Heat Pump Water Heater
- NREL - Standard Work Specifications