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Article: More hot water from less energy: With the price of natural gas and electricity skyrocketing in the West, more consumers will be looking for ways to reduce their utility costs. Here's a few ways you can help them save. (Energy).
- Article from:
- Reeves Journal
- Article date:
- April 1, 2001
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Energy prices are soaring, your clients are getting bent out of shape, and they're looking to you for solutions. Well, chances are good you can help them. As you probably know, hot water can be the second largest energy hog in the house, so energy savings in the hot water system could be considerable. If you can help your clients cut their energy use while providing similar or better system performance everybody wins.
System Approach
Don't just focus on the water heater. Look for savings throughout the entire hot water system. Start by assessing what's in place already. Pay attention to the equipment choices and sizing as you check the heater, ...