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Preheat your water with energy from the sun, and give your hot water heater a break. A solar water heating system can deliver annual savings averaging about $150 for a family of four with electric hot water. Savings typically are higher for larger families. Today, more than 17,000 systems keep Oregonians in hot water.
Energy Trust offers cash incentives for solar water heating systems:
- Homeowners: up to $1,500 (incentives
vary by system and average $1,000 for
customers with electric water heaters and
$500 for those using gas water heaters.
- Businesses: up to 35 percent of installation cost
Today’s solar systems are reliable, attractive and affordable. Systems installed under Energy Trust programs meet the highest industry standards and include contractor warranties that give you peace of mind.
For more information, questions or comments, contact the solar team.
Energy Trust provides technical assistance and financial incentives but does not develop, sell or install energy systems or equipment. This work is done by independent businesses that are solely responsible for the quality and performance of their installations.
