Boilers
For PartnersWhy ENERGY STAR?
ENERGY STAR certified boilers have annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) ratings of 87% or greater for oil boilers and 90% or greater for gas boilers. AFUE is the measure of heating equipment efficiency. They achieve greater efficiency with features, including:
- electronic ignition, which eliminates the need to have the pilot light burning all the time
- new combustion technologies that extract more heat from the same amount of fuel
- sealed combustion that uses outside air to fuel the burner, reducing drafts and improving safety
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An ENERGY STAR certified gas boiler can save about $780 over the lifetime of the product, while an ENERGY STAR certified oil boiler can save $200 over its lifetime.
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Be sure to look for the ENERGY STAR when shopping for a boiler
The current boiler specification is revised and effective as of January, 2024.
ENERGY STAR certified gas boilers have annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) ratings of 90%, approximately 6% more efficient than the federal standard.
ENERGY STAR certified oil boilers have annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) ratings of 87%, approximately 1% more efficient than the federal standard.
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