hundreds of other organizations will celebrate another cylindrical climate saving object maybe even hugging)—the heat pump water heater.
r according to the Advanced Water Heating Initiative), and it costs families hundreds of dollars in energy bills.
Heat pump water heaters are the silver bullet to this problem. They are 2–4 times more efficient than a fossil gas or electric resistance water heater, emit little if any CO2 , and cost you aroundwhich saves the average family of four $470 a year. And they heat water faster than electric resistance water heaters, which are in half the homes nationwide.
They are one of the lowest hanging fruits on our decarbonization pathway because they have a relatively low upfront cost and can pay for themselves in 2–3 years with their energy savings.The problem is, hardly anyone ever thinks about their hot water heater or ever considers it as a climate- and money-saving knight in shining armor. So, while HPWH sales increased 7% from 2020–2021 , they still represent less than 2% of the 8 million water heaters sold every year.
We’ve got some work to do, which is why we need a day dedicated to the lowly water heater. Let’s get the word out about this game-changing technology! Hundreds of organizations will celebrate the first Heat Pump Water Heater Day onJoin us on social media using the hashtag #HeatPumpItUp to share your HPWH resources, products, professional practices, projects, and insights on why you think this is a game changing technology.