The energy around heat pump water heaters is heating up. And starting Oct. 1, members in the market can feel even more warmth with a $900 rebate on an ENERGY STAR certified product through the end of this year.

“We’re probably installing one a week,” said Todd Glidden, the Comfort Advisor for Rowell’s Services, which has been serving homes and businesses in the lakes and mountain regions for the past 43 years. “When we go out and do a consult, most of the time people want to know what’s more efficient.”

Heat pump water heaters use electricity and absorb the heat from the air, moving it into the tank instead of generating it. Though they are not dehumidifiers, in the process of transferring heat from the air, they naturally dehumidify the surrounding area and improve indoor air quality.

The technology is finding enthusiasts among the energy and budget conscious – despite the upfront cost being more than a traditional electric water heater. Glidden attributes the increasing number of homes opting for heat pump water heaters to its many benefits, including the 10-year warranty compared to that of six years for a standard electric water heater and its efficiency, which reduces usage and its impact on the wallet.

“It gets you away from fossil fuels in the home and definitely provides a much better and cheaper form of hot water for a home,” Glidden said.

According to Energy Star, heat pump water heaters are up to four times more energy efficient – with about a $550 savings for an average household of four – than conventional models, which use about 12% of a home’s energy.

“Their electricity usage will be about half of what they would normally use and save hundreds of dollar in a year,” said Glidden, adding that smart features such as vacation mode will use less electricity when people are away or they can utilize the boost mode to give more hot water when the family is coming home for Thanksgiving weekend or returning from skiing. “You can dial it in for your demand,” he said.

As your NHSaves® utility partner, the Co-op is offering members a limited time $900 rebate through the end of the year on qualifying heat pump water heaters, which makes the upfront cost of installing a heat pump water heater more affordable than ever!

For more information go to:
nhec.com/heat-pumps-and-heat-pump-water-heaters