RESIDENTIAL SOLAR HOT WATER Systems
BENEFITS For Long Island Homeowners
- Reduce energy cost with free hot water for cooking, bathing and laundry
- Supplies 2/3 of domestic hot water needs for a typical family of four
- Tax incentives and rebates reduce installation cost 55% or more
- Backup heater provides extra heat when needed
- Single insulated water storage tank option saves space
- Reduce pollution, smog and greenhouse gases with clean solar energy
Solar water heaters
Solar water heaters use flat plate collector panels to capture the sun’s energy. The heated fluid is pumped into an insulated storage tank in the house where the heat is transferred to the domestic hot water supply used for cooking, bathing and laundry.
Solar water heaters require a well-insulated storage tank. In two-tank systems, the solar water heater preheats water before it enters the conventional water heater. In one-tank systems, the back-up heater is combined with the solar storage in one tank to save space.
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Solar Hot Water System Savings
For sample savings from solar hot water systems, please see our comparison charts and purchase incentives.
Contact an Energy by Choice specialist for the latest updates to see how much you can save.
