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Regulating water heating saves a lot of energy.
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Regulate water heating to help save energy. In this house, as the demand fluctuates, a processor regulates the amount of water being heated by a high-efficiency, ENERGY STAR qualified boiler. Storage tanks recirculate the hot water, allowing the boiler to turn on less often.

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