Save More with ENERGY STAR Certified Heat Pump Water Heaters
ENERGY STAR certified heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) promise huge energy savings. Learn about the benefits of upgrading to a super-efficient water heater as part of an ENERGY STAR Home Upgrade, and see if a heat pump water heater is right for your home.
Begin planning now for your next water heater purchase and enjoy all these benefits:
Big savings. ENERGY STAR certified HPWHs can save a household of 4 approximately $550 per year on its electric bills compared to a standard electric water heater and more than $5,610 over the HPWH’s lifetime.
A smart investment. While a certified HPWH costs more upfront, the savings will pay back the difference in about three years for a household of 4. Replace your aging electric water heater before it fails, and start enjoying the savings right away.
| Household Size | Annual kwh Savings | Annual $ Savings | Payback (Years) | Lifetime Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1,880 | $ 270 | 5.5 | $ 2,050 |
| 3 | 2,820 | $ 410 | 3.7 | $ 3,830 |
| 4 | 3,760 | $ 550 | 2.7 | $ 5,610 |
| Assumes: $.146 cents/kWh; Incremental Cost = $1,503; 13 - year lifespan | ||||
A purchase that protects the environment. If all electric water heaters sold in the United States were ENERGY STAR certified HPWHs, the energy cost savings would grow to about $8 billion each year, and approximately 150 billion pounds of annual greenhouse gas emissions would be prevented, equivalent to the emissions from more than 14 million vehicles.