Water Heaters: Retrofitting from Standard Electric to Gas Tankless

Learning Objectives

You will be able to:

  • Compare the performance benefits of heating water with propane versus electricity.
  • Describe two ways in which tanklesswater heaters save money when compared to tank-type water heaters.
  • Explain the impact of fossil fuels and electricity on the greenhouse effect.
  • Identify retrofit opportunities, including specification and installation of a tankless water heater.

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Course credit: 1 LU/HSW/SD  
HSW (Health, Safety and Welfare) and SD (Sustainable Design)

This program meets NAHB's continuing education requirements for the following designations: Certified Graduate Associate (CGA), Certified Graduate Builder (CGB), Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR), Certified Green Professional (CGP), Graduate Master Builder (GMB), Graduate Master Remodeler (GMR).


Courses

Go Green With Propane
 
Community Propane Tanks
 
Propane Gas Underground Systems
 
Water and Energy Efficiency with Tankless Gas Water Heaters
 
Hydronic Heating in Rural Residential Applications
 
Propane-Enhanced Renewable Energy Systems
 
A Comparative Analysis of Residential Heating Systems
 
Designing & Retrofitting with Propane Energy
 
Innovations with Propane Gas for Outdoor Residential Use
 
Expanding Outdoor Living
 
Retrofitting Homes from Heating Oil to Propane
 
Specifying Propane Standby Generators
 

 

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