Solar hot water heaters have changed little in the last 30 years. It’s a relatively simple system that allows homeowners to obtain 60-80% of their annual hot water from the sun.
With proven, low maintenance systems coming down in price over the last several years, solar hot water is becoming more common than ever. And with increased state and federal rebates for installing a system now higher than ever, solar hot water systems have by far the best payback of any renewable energy system available.
The average installed system for a family of four can range from as low $2,500-$5,000 (after credits and rebates) and can have a rate of return of up to 20%!
A solar pathfinder allows us to see how much sun a home receives
Piping Plover provides solar hot water site assessments to determine a home’s potential for a system. We also manage the bidding to qualified contractors to ensure an “apples to apples” comparison and a fair price.
For homeowners wishing to make the leap into renewable energy, solar hot water is a great start.