Wanderport Corp (WDRP)

[durango15]

Does anyone know if WDRP's microwave water heaters will be Energy Star compliant? It could be an important qualification for reasons stated below:

From 2009 Water Heater Market Profile - US Department of Energy

" ...ENERGY STAR qualified water heaters are much more efficient than standard technologies. Most units sold today just meet the current Federal standards, which took effect in 2004. ENERGY STAR qualified models consume 7 to 55 percent less energy than standard-efficiency models and can save a household $30 to $300 a year on its energy bills.

While ENERGY STAR qualified water heaters are more expensive, consumers will recover the price premium within the product’s expected lifetime. When installation costs are included, the price premium over standard-efficiency units ranges from a low of about $70 for high-efficiency gas storage models to a high of about $2,500 for solar water heaters.

ENERGY STAR qualified water heaters are already widely available. At least 922 gas storage, gas tankless, heat pump, and solar water heater models have already qualified for the ENERGY STAR label. Qualified gas condensing water heaters are expected in 2010.

Government incentives will make purchasing ENERGY STAR qualified water heaters more attractive to consumers. Program sponsors can boost savings by leveraging current Federal tax credits for high-efficiency water heaters. In addition, rebates may be available from State governments in some parts of the country due to funding provided through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. ..."

Regards,
D15