Costs for a typical solar water heating system range from $5,000 to $8,000.
Savings are significant - a solar water heating system can provide a large percentage of your hot water needs, reducing your water heating bill every year. It will also save up to 1400 pounds of carbon dioxide emissions, depending on what fuel you will be replacing!
Maintenance costs are very low. Most solar water heating systems come with a warranty and require little maintenance. You should take a look at your panels every year and have them checked more thoroughly by a professional installer every 5 years.
| Fuel Substituted | Savings | Pounds of Carbon Dioxide Saved |
| Gas | $105 | 720 |
| Electricity | $150 | 1400 |
| Oil | $140 | 800 |
| Solid | $90 | 1400 |
All savings are approximate