ConsumerReports.org recently tested new heat-pump water heater technology, and the results are promising. The system works by using heat from the air to help heat water. Models from GE, Rheem, and A.O. Smith consumed nearly 60 percent less energy than standard electric heaters, resulting in possible annual savings of up to $325.
Energy and water have an interesting co-dependent relationship that is important to consider when trying to live a green life. The use of either affects the other… as it does our environment and your wallet.
To save energy & reduce drafts, use spray foam or caulk to seal holes around penetrations, such as pipes wiring, vents or recessed lights, that go through the home to the outside, attic, crawlspace, or an unfinished basement.
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