Solar Water Heaters | Building for Sustainability

Strategy: Solar Water Heaters

These case studies and resources relate to this strategy.

Initial Cost Premium:

$-$$

Applicable to Rehab, New Construction, or Both:

Both

Difficulty:

Moderate

Maintenance Considerations:

Moderate routine/preventive maintenance.

Opportunities to Offset Initial Cost Premium :

Federal and IL tax incentives; IL DCEO grants and loans

Since 2001, the City of Chicago has purchased 10 percent of the energy used in its facilities from renewable sources.

- City of Chicago - Conserve Chicago Together