Insulating your electric hot water tank will save approximately 50 percent of its standby heat loss. Water heater wrap kits are available at any building supply or hardware store. Uninsulated hot water pipes also are big energy wasters. You can save hot water heating costs by installing water heating systems that use less energy than a standard electric water heater. Solar hot water heaters use solar collectors to gather heat from the sun's rays.
Solar energy heats the water directly for storage in a hot water tank.
Heat pump water heaters use heat in the air to heat water while using less energy than a conventional hot water heater. Incentives are available from EWEB for energy efficient water heaters and solar water heaters. For more information, call Energy Management Services. Hot water use By simply becoming hot water conscious, you can find ways to lower your use and your water heating costs. Using your thermostat Lower the thermostat on your water heater to 120 degrees Fahrenheit.