Your outdated water heater could be costing you thousands — this innovative solution can slash your sky-high energy bills

Most people may not think about the energy waste of heating water unnecessarily – but they may care about how much it costs. One company is using technology to ensure your water is only hot when it's needed, helping to reduce your utility bills.

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The world's first “smart” water heater helps customers pay as little as possible for hot water and provides an alternative to natural gas-powered water heaters.

A family can spend up to $1,000 annually on water heating. This amount can be reduced thanks to the technological advances of this new heat pump water heater.

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The upfront cost of switching to a heat pump water heater can also be reduced thanks to cash rebates from the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act. This policy rewards homeowners who make sustainable transitions, such as using electrical appliances instead of products that rely on dirty energy.

How it works

The technology company behind this revolutionary product, Cala, has developed a water heater that can learn a household's habits when using hot water. With this information, he can “think ahead” and heat the water at the times of day when it is most convenient.

For example, the heat pump water heater uses predictive technology to determine when energy is cheapest and cleanest in your area and then heats the water. The Cala heat pump water heater can also be used alongside domestic solar panels.

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Innovative technologies to make homes more energy efficient are important for the global shift towards cleaner energy. In addition, these technologies save you money. Readers interested in learning more about the various IRA tax credits and rebates can calculate their savings through companies like Rewiring America and EnergySage.

It is important to note that IRA benefits may not be available for much longer due to expected changes during the upcoming term of President-elect Donald Trump. The sooner you make lasting changes, the more likely you are to get money back.

What people say

“No homeowner I’ve ever spoken to cares about when [their water is] heated. All you care about is that there's hot water, right? a water heater with a heat pump.

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