1. Water Heating
Water Heating
Exploring Energy Efficiency Options
James Pader
Winter Sun Construction
www.wintersunllc.com

2. Hot Water Usage:
National Averages
Source: ACEEE
3. 14% of $2200 is $308
Energy Prices Will Increase
Source: http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=products.pr_pie
4. Water Heating
Water Heating
Types of Water Heaters
On-demand systems heat water for use when needed.
Storage systems store heated water in a pressurized tank.
5. On-demand Systems

Also called instant or tankless

6. Water is heated when needed 7. Electricity, natural gas, propane 8. No standby loss from tank 9. Can save energy if hot water usage is low 10. Electric tankless should be used only for remote or seldom-used locations 11. Cost of equipment: $400-$1000