To lower your water heating bills, try one or more of these energy-saving strategies:

 

Reduce your hot water use

Lower your water heating temperature

Insulate your water heater tank

Insulate hot water pipes

Install heat traps on a water heater tank

Install a timer and use off-peak power for an electric water heater

Install a drain-water heat recovery system

 

If you haven't already, you can save energy and money by installing a new, more energy-efficient water heater in your home.