LOUISVILLE, KY — General Electric Co. has announced that its GE Hybrid Water Heater has won a Popular Science Magazine “Best of What‘s New” award in the home technology category, according to a November 16 GE press release.
According to GE, this is the fourth time the company’s products have won a Popular Science “Best of What‘s New” award for home technology.
According to Popular Science, “Hot showers just got cheaper. GE’s new hybrid electric water heater uses about 1,856 kilowatt-hours of electricity per year — 62 percent less energy than a standard water heater, for an average annual savings of about $320. The unit extracts heat from ambient air, sends it through an evaporator, and compresses it. The electric motor kicks in only if the water temperature dips too far below the set point. … Lower your shower temperature in one-degree increments to scrimp on energy and save cash. Click on High-Demand mode if you’re expecting weekend guests.”
The $1,600 unit qualifies for a $480 federal tax credit for green appliances.
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