Everyone told me to start with solar panels, but my heat pump water heater made the real difference

I live in a cold climate and my gas water heater was a huge part of my bill. People in my local climate group said solar was the only real solution, but the upfront cost was too high. I got a heat pump water heater installed 8 months ago instead for about $2,500 after rebates. My electric bill only went up $10 a month, and I'm saving over $40 a month on gas, so it pays for itself. It cut my home's gas use by nearly 30% right away. Has anyone else found a smaller upgrade that had a bigger impact than expected?

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piper_green23d ago

Wow, @coleman.jade's friend and OP are out here saving money while my smart thermostat just judges me, lol.

coleman.jade23d ago

My buddy in Vermont swapped his old furnace for a mini-split in just the main living area. His heating oil use dropped by half last winter, which he never expected. It made me rethink my own big renovation plans.