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How Residential Water Heating is Changing

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Author(s)

William M. Healy, Carl Hiller, James Lutz

Abstract

Water heating system energy use is typically the second largest in U.S. residences behind space conditioning (space heating and cooling). Recent advances are changing the way water heating service is provided. This article describes hot water demand in residences, discusses new options for providing hot water, and explains ASHRAE's role in the water heating industry.
Citation
ASHRAE Journal
Volume
63
Issue
3
Pub Type
Journals

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Keywords

water heating, residential, buildings
Energy efficiency

Citation

Healy, W. , Hiller, C. and Lutz, J. (2021), How Residential Water Heating is Changing, ASHRAE Journal, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=931408 (Accessed October 14, 2025)

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Created March 1, 2021, Updated May 3, 2021
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