Cost comparison

Cost Comparison Calculator

Interactive cost calculator: Enter your daily usage information and fuel rates to see how EarthLinked Commercial Water Heating can save you money. (Excel format, 439 KB)

Annual Operating Cost

Chart 1: EarthLinked compared to natural gas and electric resistance when heating an average of 2,500 gallons per day in the Washington, DC vicinity.

Chart 2: Anticipated investment recovery period for EarthLinked vs. natural gas and electric resistance for Washington, DC vicinity.

Payback and Return On Investment

Chart 1: Payback in years for EarthLinked vs. other water heating methods.

Chart 2: Return on Investment for EarthLinked vs. other water heating methods.

Fuel Type Comparison

Fuel Comparison Table: Comparison of Annual Fuel Costs between EarthLinked with Natural Gas Top-off, Electric Top-off, Natural Gas, Electric Resistance, Fuel Oil, and Propane.

Chart 1: Water Heating cost comparison (2500 GPD) between EarthLinked, Electric Resistance, Fuel Oil, and Propane.

Chart 2: Water Heating cost comparison (2500 GPD) between EarthLinked with Natural Gas Top-off and Natural Gas.

Chart 3: Water Heating cost comparison (2500 GPD) between EarthLinked with Electrical Top-off, EarthLinked with Natural Gas Top-off, Electric Resistance, Fuel Oil, Propane and Natural Gas.

Chart 4: Water Heating cost comparison (2500 GPD) between Electric Resistance, Fuel Oil, Propane, and Natural Gas.

Chart 5: Annual Emission of CO2 (2500 GPD) between EarthLinked with Electrical Top-off, EarthLinked with Natural Gas Top-off, Electric Resistance, Fuel Oil, Propane and Natural Gas.