Benefits:

United States expends more than $13 billion every year on energy for domestic water heating. It equals to almost 11.4 barrels of oil per household.

Solar water heating systems reduces the fuel needed to heat water as the system uses the sun's renewable energy. Solar water heating systems can also be used for car washes, hotels and motels, restaurants and swimming pools. The advantages of solar water heating systems are the following:

• Reduces 80 to 95% of the water heating bill
• Reduces your energy bill
• It is environmental friendly and pollution free
• Reduces greenhouse emissions by minimizing the use of electric or gas water heater
• Qualifies for the 30% federal tax credit
• Doubles the amount of hot water available