| Water heating can account for up to 50% of your home's energy use. It is responsible for a large proportion of your energy bill and causes significant greenhouse pollution. Energy
smart water heaters can be either solar, heat pump or gas.
Why Use Energy Smart Hot Water?
An electric water heater produces the same amount of greenhouse pollution as an average family car each year! By switching to an
energy smart water heater you can reduce greenhouse gases by up to 70% compared to a standard off-peak electric system.
* You will enjoy peace of mind with energy smart water heaters as they are backed by a minimum five year guarantee.
* Energy smart water heaters are just as reliable as conventional electric systems and are cheaper to run.
* A household of four can save hundreds of dollars off their energy bill (depending on their hot water consumption and the type of system replaced).
Your Choice of System
Under NSW SEDA's (Sustainable
Energy Development Authority) Energy Policy, the installation of low greenhouse emission water heaters is required for all new residential development approvals. Water heaters that make the grade are:
Solar Water Heaters use the sun's rays to heat your water. Solar systems store hot water for later use and are also boosted by gas or electricity to ensure continuous supply. A solar water heater can save 65% of the energy required to heat your hot water.
Heat Pump Water Heaters work like a refrigerator in reverse, pumping heat from the surrounding environment into the hot water tank. A heat pump can save 70% of the energy required to heat your water and operates even in freezing weather.
Natural Gas is a much cleaner fuel than electricity generated from coal, so choosing a natural gas water heater over an electric one is both energy smart and
environmentally friendly. In fact, a gas water heater will save approximately the same amount of greenhouse pollution as an electric boosted solar or heat pump water heater - up to 70%!
The most greenhouse friendly water heater is a gas boosted solar model that combines the benefits of the sun's free energy with clean natural gas for boosting.
Rebates
The Federal Government is lowering the cost of solar hot water systems by offering Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs). For further information on rebates, please refer to the Live Energy Smart
Website. |