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Solar Water Heating: Good for Your Bills and the Environment

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Clean energy is more popular and more affordable than ever, and it is now a reliable way to run your water heater. Solar water heating is a great alternative to traditional water heating options like gas or electric, offering better energy efficiency, lower bills, and added value for your home.

A solar water heating system converts sunlight into heat, which is then transferred to your water heater. This can be a passive or an active system. An active system uses a pump to circulate the water, while the passive system lets the water circulate itself via convection. Because it takes electricity to run the pump, an active system uses a bit more energy, but also provides a more consistent supply of hot water. Either system may have one tank with a backup heat source or a two-tank setup where the solar energy preheats the water before it’s moved to a conventional heater.

Solar water heating can save you considerable money on your energy bills. Whether you’re currently using gas or electric water heating, the U.S. Department of Energy estimates that it accounts for around twelve percent of your monthly energy costs. Cutting that down can add up in savings quickly! By some estimates, your solar water heating system could pay for itself within three to five years. Not only that, but homes with solar water heating systems tend to bring higher selling prices than homes with conventional systems.

If you’re looking to reduce your carbon footprint, solar water heating is a very effective step. By switching to solar energy, you’ll reduce the amount of fossil fuels burned to produce your hot water, and you’ll do your part to help control carbon emissions. The more prevalent clean energy is, the less dependent we will be on fossil fuels, and that’s better for everyone and our future.

If your electric or gas water heating system is nearing the end of its life, check out a solar water heater for lower costs, more efficiency, and a great eco-friendly option. For more information for water heaters or anything plumbing, contact us today!

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