Have electric heat? Here’s how much you could save with heat pumps |
Have electric heat? Here’s how much you could save with heat pumps
Old-fashioned electric resistance heat is around three times less efficient than a heat pump—and making the switch could make a major difference on your electric bill.
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Almost everyone’s power bills are going up, but if your home still relies on old-school electric resistance heat or a conventional electric water heater, you’re likely feeling it even more. A new report breaks down how much you could save by switching to a heat pump instead.
A single-family home could save an average of $1,530 a year, or $23,000 over the lifetime of a heat pump, according to an analysis from the energy-focused nonprofit RMI. If every potential house across the U.S. made the switch, customers would collectively save more than $20 billion........