Why a Solar Hot Water Heater?
* Once installed, you can use the power of the sun to heat your water for free! *
* Environmentally Friendly *
* As much as 15 percent of your energy bill comes from heating water *
* Saves Money *
* Rebates from APS of up to 85% of system cost *
* Federal tax credit (30% of the system cost) *
* State tax credit (25 percent of system cost up to $1,000) *
* More than 300 days a year of sunshine in Arizona *
Hot water is used in homes on a daily basis for showers, baths, washing dishes and laundry.
Heating water in the home is the second largest use of energy in the home. (Second only to climate control)
Water is typically heated by a variety of fuels including natural gas, propane, oil and electric.
Heating water uses valuable natural resources and creates significant pollution.
Solar hot water heaters harness the power of the Arizona sun and conserve our natural resources.
How solar water heaters work:
* The solar collector on your roof absorbs sunlight and heats the water *
* The hot water is piped to a holding tank, ready for use *
* The water is circulated back through the system, keeping it hot *
* Your backup system will work at night to provide you with more hot water after all the solar-heated water in your tank has been used *