Sungate Energy Solutions would like you to know that there are many advantages to owning a solar hot water heater. Let’s talk about the financial advantage first. There is an investment payback to having Sungate Energy Solutions install a solar hot water heater in your home. It may take four to ten years for installation and product costs to be returned in total, but every year there is a savings. There is no doubt about it because there is an annual return of about 20% on your savings on energy. For once, you are the manager of your own water heating bill. There are also tax incentives on both the state and federal levels.

Another money saving benefit to solar water heaters is that if you look at your power bills over the last few years, you’ll see that on an annual basis, the cost per unit of power is going up considerably. It doesn’t go down.

The cost to install a solar hot water heater varies. The system that you purchase will be based on the size of your family, the type of solar system you purchased, the kind of roof on which it will be installed and any special needs due to building codes. The cost will be approximately $4000 to $8000 initially.

Another money saver for the consumer is how long the typical system lasts versus an ordinary gas water heater. A solar water heater could last anywhere from two times as long to five times as long as the gas water heater.

The effects of solar water heaters on the environment are always a plus. The sun is the most reliable renewable. The sun is the most reliable renewable energy available. It’s clean and will always be there for you and your family. If you would like more information, contact Sungate Energy Solutions and one of our knowledgeable representatives would be happy to answer any questions you may have.