How well can solar water heaters reduce electric energy expenditures?
According to the Oregon Government Solar Energy Home page, “A solar water heater in Eastern Oregon on average collects 8 percent more energy than one in Florida. That’s because our ground water is considerably colder than in Florida, which makes the system run more efficiently. In addition, our long summer days add up to more energy savings. The solar water heating industry has matured a lot over the past 15 years: systems today must be OG-300 certified to receive an Oregon tax credit. An OG-300 certified system meets the standards for performance, safety, design and maintenance established by the Solar Rating and Certification Corporation”. To learn more about how solar water heaters work, click here.
