The new edition of the guide helps
homeowners decide which improvements will yield the most bang for
their buck and help them incorporate energy efficiency into future projects.
The system shown was installed to provide
domestic hot water to a high-end home with six bathrooms. The installer
selected the largest 119-gallon indirect water heater available from his local
supplier.
Recently
I attended a “first-off-the-line” event at Louisville, Ky.-based GE Appliances.
The event celebrated the launch of GE’s new Energy Star-qualified GeoSpring
hybrid water heater.
With the recent reintroduction of the
residential tax credits for energy-efficient improvements, a number of A.O.
Smith high-efficiency water heater models are eligible for a $300 tax credit.