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Steve_S Member	# Posted: 8 Apr 2022 12:53 Reply There is always discussion on Hot Water and how to make it without killing batteries or other things. Heat Pump HGot Water systems exist and do work very well and yet there is a lot of "Chicken Little" over it. Here is one article that puts it all together quite nicely and has links within to several other articles. https://cleantechnica.com/2022/04/08/a-heat-pump-water-heater-is-the-energy-saving-eq uivalent-of-7-solar-panels-costs-%e2%85%99-the-price/ Here is another related to the 120VAC model which is now available as well. https://cleantechnica.com/2021/11/29/120-volt-heat-pump-water-heaters-hit-the-market- make-gas-replacements-even-easier/ NOTE: Many do not realize it but These Qualify for Incentives, Rebates & discounts depending on where you are. Also a POINT OF INTEREST, they can also be used for Radiant Heating subsystems ! More info here which may be helpful. https://www.energystar.gov/products/heat_pump_water_heaters

gcrank1 Member	# Posted: 8 Apr 2022 18:20 Reply Neat stuff, Steve. If I was only 20yrs younger and starting a new build.....

ICC Member	# Posted: 8 Apr 2022 20:24 Reply Also good for the primary residence; maybe even a better deal there, depending on time spent at home.

Brettny Member	# Posted: 9 Apr 2022 08:56 Reply I have had a heat pump WH for 11yrs in my house. 11yrs ago the incentives made it about the same peice as electeic. I had to replace the original at year 10yr-7months due to a hole in the tank. My new one shows me the KW useage daily/week/monthly.