Domestic Hot Water Overview
Hot water recirculation is an inexpensive way to save domestic hot water heating energy.
Abacus understands that there are many varieties of domestic hot water systems out there. We keep an open mind to all of their advantages and disadvantages from an educated and unbiased point of view. We successfully rely on a very strong supporting cast of manufacturers, representatives and distributors.
The main types of domestic hot water source are a conventional tank style, tank-less heaters, boiler side arms and solar thermal domestic water systems. The solar thermal system will always require an electric element or hot water coil to make your hot water during bad weather. We can help you understand the differences in cost, efficiency and paybacks.
No matter what your domestic hot water needs are, we can help!
The following table are current incentives offered by our Federal Government for tax deduction.
Product Category |
Product Type |
Tax Credit Specification |
Tax Credit |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Water Heaters |
Gas, Oil, Propane Water Heater |
Energy Factor >= 0.82 |
30% of cost, up to $1,5002 |
Not all ENERGY STAR gas storage and gas condensing water heaters will qualify for the tax credit. All ENERGY STAR gas tankless models will qualify. ENERGY STAR criteria: Gas Storage: Gas Tankless: Gas Condensing: For a partial list of qualifying products go to the Gas Appliance Manufacturing Association |
Electric Heat Pump Water Heater |
Same criteria as ENERGY STAR: Energy Factor >= 2.0 |
30% of cost, up to $1,5002 |
All ENERGY STAR qualified electric heat pump water heaters qualify for the tax credit. |
2 Subject to a $1,500 maximum per homeowner for all improvements combined.
