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| September 19, 2008 |
| Velux Solar Water Heaters equate to 76 MPG ! | The benefits of renewable energy and energy efficient technologies can sometimes be difficult to quantify and understand. In the solar water heating product business, we typically quote benefits such as "save 60 to 80% of your energy bill" or "reduce carbon emissions" by so many tons per year, or " decrease dependence on imported energy". But what does that really mean? Well here is one quick comparison you may understand. Roughly speaking, an electric water heater can use as much energy in one year as your automobile getting 22 MPG and driving 12,000 miles. That is equivalent to a little more than 11 barrels of oil. By installing a Velux Solar water heater here in Denver, an average annual savings of 71% is expected by using the free limitless energy from the sun. Relating that to a similar increase in efficiency, and reduction in purchased fuel for your 22 mpg automobile, that would equate to GETTING 76 MPG IN YOUR VEHICLE ! Would that be of interest to you? Contact us to determine how you can benefit from applying proven renewable energy technology in the form of solar water heating to your home. | | |
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