GE Turns Up the Heat on its Hybrid Heat Pump Water Heater First to be listed on U.S. DOE website as ENERGY STAR® ratedLOUISVILLE, Kentucky—Now that the new GE® Hybrid Water Heater has been the first heat pump to be ENERGY STAR® rated and first to be listed on the U.S. Department of Energy‘s website, it has reached yet another milestone. This new energy efficient heat pump electric water heater will reduce energy expenses up to 62%, saving as much as $320 annually on energy bills.*
Advanced Electronic Control The GE Hybrid Water Heater features a user–friendly electronic control system that offers both simplicity and flexibility, giving consumers as much or as little control of operating modes as they like: Set the thermostat and forget it or easily change the desired water temperature or operating mode to maximize energy efficiency. New ENERGY STAR® Category According to the DOE, if just 10% of the nation‘s 4.8 million electric water heaters shipped annually were ENERGY STAR® qualified heat pump water heaters instead of conventional, the aggregate energy savings would amount to nearly 1.3 billion kWh per year. www.energystar.gov. Most Americans have conventional water heaters that are barely more efficient than ones sold 20 years ago. Today‘s new ENERGY STAR® qualified water heaters include smart design enhancements that offer significant improvements in efficiency – and performance. Depending on the technology you choose, you can cut your water heating costs by more than half!
Hybrid Easy Installation/great for replacement market According to the DOE, a water heater lasts about 10–15 years, and when it fails it can leave you with a big mess. When in a rush to replace, it‘s hard to evaluate options and consumers often end up with the least efficient choice. If you‘re one of the 27 million households with a water heater that‘s more than ten years old, consider replacing it with an ENERGY STAR® qualified model before it fails. The GE Hybrid Water Heater is designed for easy installation because it uses the existing water and electrical connections and occupies a similar footprint as a traditional 50–gallon tank water heater, making it perfect for new construction or a replacement upgrade. Consumer Resources/Rebates If all that isn‘t incentive enough to purchase this new water heater, consumers may also qualify for a federal tax credit of 30% on the purchase and installation price of an ENERGY STAR® qualified heat pump water heater. Some restrictions may apply. Additional local state tax or utility incentives may also be available and vary by state. Consumers can go through their state department of revenue office for more information. Or to find what utility rebates may apply on Energy Star® qualified electric water heaters visit www.dsireusa.org. Visit the GE Hybrid Water Heater website for additional information including explanations of the consumer selected energy modes of operation. With the press of a button on the easy–to–use control panel, you can select any of four energy modes that best suit your hot water needs, including options for when you have extra guests or when you are on vacation. For more information on this innovative product, visit www.geappliances.com/products/water/heat-pump-water-heater/ . The new GE Hybrid Water Heater, model GEH50DNSRSA will be available to consumers in November 2009. * Based on DOE test procedure and comparison of a 50–gallon standard electric tank water heater using 4881 kWh per year vs. the GE Hybrid water heater using 1856 kWh per year, and national average of 10.65 cents per kWh # # # For further information contact:
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