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Maybe my gas is more expensive than other parts of the Midwest. But my old gas water heater just died about 6 weeks ago. I swapped in a 55 gallon hybrid / electric heat pump model. I did the re-wire and install myself (which I acknowledge not everyone is comfortable doing).
My most recent gas and electric bills were compelling. I've been using my gas furnace already, and my gas bill is the lowest it's ever been since I bought this house 5 years ago (including summer, non-heating months). And my electric bill increase was negligible.
Sure, my old unit was not running as efficiently as it could bave. And newer gas models probably have improved efficiency. But I can't deny the savings in my bills. Between the tax rebate and the savings, I'll make back my extra investment and then some before this thing dies.