EN Webinar: Heat Pump Water Heaters – Lowest Cost, Lowest Carbon Hot Water
October 22 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PDT
Learn how to make your hot showers feel even better by saving money and slashing your carbon emissions with a heat pump water heater.
Water heating is the second biggest energy user in our homes after space heating – they account for around 18% of home energy use. Heat pump water heaters run on electricity and use the magic of heat pumps to dramatically reduce energy consumption and cut home carbon emissions.
Heat pump water heating is by far the most efficient way to heat water – 3 to 5 times more efficient than any other technology including tankless gas heaters. Due to its low energy use, a heat pump water heater will avoid 1 ton of CO2 emissions every year compared to gas water heaters, and save $400-$500 in energy bills compared to electric resistance models. This is enough electricity savings to power an electric vehicle! Best of all, the savings come from the super efficient water heater itself and do not require us to use less hot water to save money and reduce emissions. Switch out your water heater and voila, suddenly you’re a climate champion every time you take a steamy shower.
More heat pump water heater models are available now than ever before, and sales are growing fast, soaring 35% in 2023 alone. Due to new federal efficiency standards, local building policies and consumer preferences, they are poised to become the dominant water heater in the near future. Even though they have been on the market for decades, many homeowners are still unfamiliar with them, how they work and how to incorporate them into our homes.
Join us in advance of Heat Pump Water Heater Day as we discuss everything you need to know about heat pump water heaters and how to take advantage of these appliances in your home.
We will answer the following questions and more:
- What is a heat pump water heater and how does it work?
- How much does it cost to install one and what rebates and tax credits are there?
- How much can I expect to save on utility bills?
- What should I keep in mind when replacing my old gas or electric water heater?
- What are the different types and brands of heat pump water heaters on the market?
- What locations in the home are ideal for heat pump water heaters?
- Are they reliable and do they come with good warranties?
- What should I ask a contractor when getting bids?
- Can I install one myself?
- Why are so many new homes being built with heat pump water heaters?
This webinar is part of the Electrify Now “Go Electric!” series developed in partnership with SD LEARN.
