A Raleigh builder offers an overview of both types of systems for homeowners or buyers looking at homes for sale, as well some Triangle area contractors and vendors which can provide these water heaters.
(OPENPRESS) December 21, 2007 -- Stanton Homes, a Triangle area custom home builder, today offered a list of local manufacturers and vendors for purchase and installation of tankless and solar water heaters for homeowners and new home buyers interested in finding a way to save energy costs and reduce reliance on electricity or natural gas.
"Heating water takes up to 25% of the energy needed in a home, and, according to the U.S. Department of Energy, is the second largest energy expense in U.S. households," said Stan Williams, CEO of Stanton Homes.
PSNC Energy in North Carolina's approved vendor, Rinnai, advertises savings up to 70% off a normal water heating bill with a tankless water heater when compared to electric water heaters. Also available locally are the Noritz N-063S, with an advertised flow rate of up to 6.7 gallons per minute and Bosch's AquaStar 2400E NG Model, with a flow rate up to 6.4 gallons per minute.
Solar systems can be used as well, in combination with a traditional water heater.
FindSolar.com offers a solar energy system cost calculator at http://www.findsolar.com/index.php?page=rightforme, into which potential purchasers can input the state, county and city, type of water heater currently in use, and local power company used. The cost calculator then factors all kinds of details, including state and federal tax credits, to give a total cost after all factors.
"You may have heard companies talking about reducing greenhouse gases," said Williams. "According to FindSolar's calculations, a two-panel system, providing hot water for 5-6 people, will reduce greenhouse gases by an estimated 57 tons over the 15 year life of the system, or the equivalent of 114,000 less automobile miles. A one-panel system will save an impressive 29 tons and 58,000 automobile miles."
"Compared to a standard water heater tank cost of about $300-400, it can be expensive up front to switch to a solar or tankless system," he added. "But if you're interested in reducing long term energy costs, as well as energy consumption, consider installing one of these systems. And if you're looking at homes for sale, talk to your local custom builder about incorporating a system into your new home."
For a list of Raleigh and Triangle vendors for each of these systems, as well as costs estimated by a variety of manufacturers, homeowners or buyers can visit http://stantonhomes.com/IndustryArticles.aspx and find an easy, printable PDF document.
For more information about Raleigh area custom builder Stanton Homes, visit http://www.stantonhomes.com.
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