Do you know what the second-largest home energy user is? Most would guess the refrigerator, dishwasher, lighting or washer/dryer. Or you might even be inclined to point to the large screen TV that seems to be on all the time. However, despite often being out of sight, water heaters earn the distinction of being the second-largest home energy user. Those hot showers and baths will cost a family of four more than $600 per year with a standard electric water heater.
There is now a way to cut these electric water heating costs in half and save your customers thousands of dollars over the lifetime of the water heater — by recommending and installing Energy Star-certified heat pump water heaters. Take a moment to learn how much HPWHs save, how they qualify for generous incentives, and how to explain to your customers the difference between HPWHs and conventional electric water heaters.