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Hey, Todd is now podcasting articles and commentary on the HomePower Podcast Channel. Good stuff, Charlie Brown!
Today’s new podcast: IntroductionTo Solar Power
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A seriously good commercial by german solar component manufacturer Solon. Plus, an important announcement by Todd.
In this article I will cover energy efficient water heaters. We will not talk about the energy efficient tankless water heaters because they are covered in detail in a previous article. Go to our web site to see it.
Energy efficiency is a hot topic right now and new technologies are being introduced everyday. We recommend that you do not wait until you need a new water heater to do your research. You may find yourself buying what ever is available, instead of what is best! This is not a good plan since your hot water heater is the biggest waste of your energy costs. So do your research now, and double check it just when you are ready to purchase.
Consumers have a tendency to purchase their heater based on size. Actually the First Hour Rating (FHR) is more important to consider. The FHR represents the amount of hot water that the unit will deliver during a busy hour. Estimate your family’s usage during the peak hour usage and find a unit with a FHR that will cover it.
The most energy efficient water heaters are generally gas fired. Electric resistance is an expensive way to generate heat and not as environmentally more…
