I had a hard time deciding if I should post this due to the “sales pitch” nature of the question, but I think it raises a a few points worth thinking about. So, here it goes…
What’s stopping you from switching to a solar water heater?
Is it the money? Solar water heaters are the most cost effective renewable energy investments offering short payback periods and lower up-front installation costs. Current tax incentives make them even more financially accessible to most Maryland homeowners. Here is another [download#5]
Do the economics/financials not work? With a solar water heater the average Maryland home will spend less money heating water for the next 25+ years than with a fossil fuel consuming water heater. Besides, saving money is only one of the benefits a solar water heater will give you. Your existing water heater is wasting an incredible amount of energy every day and pumping tons of CO2 into the air we all breath. Solar water heaters produce no carbon emissions and help to preserve our environment.
Do you have plans to move? The value of your home will increase. There have been countless case studies on how solar water heaters and solar PV systems increase the value of your home. A regular water heater does not do much to increase the value of your home.
Do you have doubts about whether a solar water heater will work? Well, they do work. They have been around a long time and the technology has never been better. Don’t ask me, ask one of our clients about actual savings and overall effectiveness.
Is it the hassle of installation? A professional solar water heater installation typically takes between 1 and 3 days. You will have hot water throughout the installation.
