Heating water is the second-highest source of energy use in an average household.
11 October 2023
Canberrans looking to save money on their energy bills can now access new CHOICE product recommendations on hot water heat pump systems.
The appliances have now been added to the Make Your Next Choice Electric online tool, developed through a collaboration between CHOICE and the ACT Government.
Heating water is the second-highest source of energy use in an average household.
As more Australians electrify their homes, CHOICE reviews of the latest hot water heat pump products on the market will help Canberrans develop their own plans to switch off gas.
With this data now integrated into the Make Your Next Choice Electric experience, it’s easy to find the best heat pump to suit your household’s needs.
Heat pump systems are more energy efficient than conventional electric water heaters.
Upgrading to an electric heat pump can help reduce your emissions by about 10 tonnes over the heat-pump’s useful life.
This can potentially save you about $150 per year.
“Water heating can account for up to 25 per cent of a home's energy use. Heat pumps can drastically reduce electricity usage, in the same way a reverse cycle air conditioner reduces cooling and heating energy use,” Director of Reviews and Testing at CHOICE, Matthew Steen, said.
“Heat pumps deliver two to three times the amount of heat energy for every kWh of electricity they use. Compare this with traditional electric resistance hot water systems which deliver 1:1 at best. Heat pump hot water systems are the logical choice if you want the most efficient electric hot water system,” Matthew said.
The Make Your Next Choice Electric tool:
- showcases the latest energy efficient electric appliances on the market that are best suited to individual household needs
- identifies when fossil fuel gas appliances need to be swapped out
- provides cost estimates for upgrades
- provides estimates for cost and emissions savings as a result of appliance upgrades.
To use the online tool, visit energy.act.gov.au
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