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DOE Resource: Water Heating

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Overview

Read or view and infographic about how to reduce your water heating bills to save money and energy.

Water heating accounts for about 20% of a home’s energy use. Reducing hot water use, using energy-saving strategies, and choosing an energy-efficient water heater for a home pool can help reduce monthly water heating bills.

Check out DOE’s water heating infographic, and explore water heating topics.

View DOE Water Heating webpage

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