A typical house spends 14% of their energy bill or about $200 a year on hot water. Tips to lower this cost include:

• Installing a low-flow showerhead. It can cut water usage by as much as 50%.
• Keep showers under 5 minutes.
• Attach low-flow aerators to kitchen and bathroom faucets. The faucet will flow stronger while using less water. For a family of four this can save thousands of gallons of water per year.
• When going on vacation, remember to place your water heater in vacation mode.